Leadership changes at KDP, Evoca, Bazooka and more as brands seek growth
Leadership moves across food, beverage and convenience services supply chains signal a continued focus on finance, strategy and growth integration, with new appointments announced at Keurig Dr Pepper, Evoca S.p.A., Nestlé, Bazooka Brands, and Mission Produce. The changes span key functions, including finance, marketing, mergers and acquisitions and board governance — areas that directly shape product pipelines, supply chain performance and long-term strategy for operators selling beverages, snacks and fresh food in unattended retail.
Anthony DiSilvestro was named chief financial officer at Keurig Dr Pepper, tasked with leading the company's finance and technology organizations. DiSilvestro has more than 40 years of diversified industry experience, including roles at Campbell Soup Co. and Mattel Inc.
"As a seasoned and forward-thinking CFO with deep expertise across food & beverage and consumer goods, Anthony is a natural fit for KDP," said Tim Cofer, CEO, in a statement. "He will play a crucial role in sustaining our company's strong base business momentum, while drawing on his significant M&A experience to facilitate the successful integration of JDE Peet's and ultimate creation of two winning companies. Anthony will be a valuable partner in launching our next chapter."
Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, who previously served as the company's CFO, will serve as a strategic advisor through April 7.
Oliver Fausten joined Evoca S.p.A. as chief financial officer, succeeding Enoel Rocchetti. Fausten has extensive experience in financial leadership, according to the company, with a background in transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and value creation across international industrial and consumer businesses.
Rocchetti, who served the out-of-home coffee and vending machine company for more than 20 years before her resignation, will remain with Evoca for a transition period to ensure the orderly handover of her responsibilities.
After more than four decades with Nestlé, Sanjay Bahadur will retire at the end of December 2025.
During his global career, he held leadership roles across several international markets and, most recently, oversaw group strategy and business development, including portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, partnerships and licensing.
Following his departure, oversight of the M&A function will transition to CFO Anna Manz.
Candy producer Bazooka Brands named David Dreyer its chief marketing officer. In that role, Dreyer will oversee all marketing, innovation and e-commerce across Bazooka's portfolio, including Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop, Juicy Drop and Bazooka Bubble Gum. He will also focus on expanding their presence and pursuing long-term portfolio-wide growth.
Mission Produce has appointed agribusiness executive Douglas M. Stone to its board of directors, effective Nov. 26, 2025, expanding the board from 10 to 11 members. Stone will serve as an independent Class I director through 2027 and joins the compensation committee, replacing Bruce C. Taylor. A veteran industry leader, Stone most recently led global operations as president of agribusiness at J.R. Simplot. CEO Steve Barnard said Stone’s supply chain and sourcing expertise will support the company’s continued growth.
Jones Soda Co., maker and distributor of craft sodas, named Darcey Macken chief operating officer and Eric Schnabel chief marketing officer as it expanded its revolving credit facility to $10 million from $5 million. The appointments follow recent sales momentum from a Fallout collaboration, which drove strong results at Costco and through direct-to-consumer channels. The expanded credit facility, amended with Two Shores Capital Corp., is intended to support growth in 2026.