Darocha's appointment will accelerate Ardent
Mills' growth strategy with a focus on supply chain, operations,
and quality.
DENVER, July 30,
2024 /CNW/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier
flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced the
appointment of Tiago Darocha as its
new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Darocha brings over twenty
years of extensive experience in operations, supply chain and
quality management within the food and beverage industry. In this
role, Darocha will oversee all of Ardent Mills' operating
functions, which include health and safety, quality, food safety,
regulatory, technical services, supply chain, continuous
improvement, operations and environmental.
"As a people-first organization, we're thrilled to welcome an
experienced leader with a track record for serving customers and
employees through operational excellence," said Sheryl Wallace, chief executive officer at
Ardent Mills. "I am confident that Tiago's profound knowledge will
help us to build on the strong foundation of our business and
optimize our operating functions as we strive to nourish what's
next."
Darocha joins Ardent Mills from United Malt, where he served as
chief operating officer. With a focus on enterprise operations and
supporting long-term growth, he oversaw the company's commercial
and production activities, including malt production and barley
procurement. Before his role at United Malt, Darocha spent 21 years
at Anheuser-Busch InBev, holding various roles including global
vice president of brewing & quality, VP of supply for the
middle Americas zone, director of brewery operations, senior
general manager of the Newark
brewery and more.
"I am honored to step into this next chapter as Ardent Mills'
Chief Operations Officer. The company's dedication to its people,
as well as safety, quality, innovation, and community resonates
deeply with me," said Tiago Darocha.
"I look forward to working with the talented team at Ardent Mills
to drive operational excellence and support our vision of nurturing
customers, consumers and communities through innovative and
nutritious grain-based solutions."
Originally from Brazil, Darocha
holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, a Master of
Science in industrial and organizational psychology, and a Master
of Business Administration.
About Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is
nourished. As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we
cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers
and communities thrive. We operate in more than 40 locations that
specialize in flour, quinoa, pulses, and organic and gluten-free
products that drive emerging nutrition and innovation across
plant-based ingredients. Our holistic portfolio empowers us to meet
the complex needs of customers today while focusing on the growing
needs of tomorrow's consumer. Deeply rooted in communities
throughout North America, we
operate in Canada, the U.S., and
Puerto Rico, with company
headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
To learn more about our mission and our solutions, visit
www.ardentmills.com.
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Megan Anthony
Communications Specialist
636-675-6705
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