Amy's Kitchen Appoints New Generation of Leadership

Company names Paul Schiefer as company president and new board of directors

Paul Schiefer, president, Amy's Kitchen

Amy's Kitchen, an organic and natural food company, announced a new generation of leadership, as well as the establishment of a new board of directors.

Effective immediately, Paul Schiefer has been appointed as the president of Amy's. Schiefer brings a fully rounded and respected approach as a leader, having touched nearly every facet of the business throughout his 16-year professional career at the company. He was previously the interim president of Amy's Drive Thru and vp of impact & communications.

In his role as president, Schiefer will be responsible for overseeing employee engagement, supply chain, sales and marketing, technology, and Amy's Drive Thru. He will report directly to CEO Berliner, who will remain focused on the company's financial portfolio, as well as culinary ideation and product development.

In addition to Schiefer's new role, the company recently announced the promotion of Goretti Hamlin to the position of chief people officer. In this role, Hamlin, a 20-year company veteran, will be responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategy, driving employee engagement, and the growth and development of its teams.

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