NEW
BERLIN, N.Y., March 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani, a next generation food
and beverage company known for its high-quality Greek yogurt, has
named Ben Boyd to its executive
leadership team as Chief Communications Officer. Boyd will report
to Chobani's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hamdi Ulukaya, and will take on responsibility
for all of Chobani's communications including external media
relations, internal communications, impact communications and
corporate reputation.
"I am excited to welcome Ben into Chobani as we embark on our
next phase of growth now with La Colombe as a vitally important
part of our family. Ben's experience deepening authentic
connections with consumers, stakeholders, and communities is what
we need at this point in our journey as a business and brand," said
Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi
Ulukaya. "Ben is a proven, people-first leader who believes
deeply in the importance of collaboration and community, and we
couldn't be happier to bring him onboard to help advance our
mission of making good food for all."
Boyd joins Chobani from Peloton where he expanded and led the
communications function, serving as a key leader at a time of
significant business transformation. With more than 25 years of
industry experience, Boyd is a forward-thinking leader with a track
record of building and leading world-class communications
operations. Boyd brings a powerful understanding of how to navigate
and shape the public conversation around mission driven brands and
high-quality products.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Chobani, a brand whose impressive
growth is matched in its ability to contribute to and directly
impact the communities it serves. I look forward to working with
Hamdi, Kevin and the leadership team, ensuring the communications
function drives business value by shaping and sharing Chobani's
transformative impact and innovation stories while also engaging
and motivating our team members," said Boyd.
Boyd assumes the role from Nishant
Roy who will continue to serve as Chobani's Chief Impact
Officer, working to address child hunger in Chobani's communities
while also using the power of the La Colombe business to make
an even greater difference.
About Chobani
Chobani is a food maker with a mission
of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more
people, while elevating our communities and making the world a
healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of
this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first,
food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding
in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an
immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk,
and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made
with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.
Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee
roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and
impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes
on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee
beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting
humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic
efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond:
working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees
and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the
planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available
throughout North America and
distributed in Australia and other
select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and
www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
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