Hormel Foods has reported Mark Ourada‘s retirement after 37 years working as the Group Vice President for Foodservice. His leadership played a vital role in HOrmel’s Foodservice division expansion, which currently earns $3.8 billion yearly. Ourada was instrumental in the integration of the PLANTERS® brand along with strong partnerships with the convenience store industry.
David Weber, who is the current Vice President of Foodservice Sales, will now step into Ourada’s role. Weber, who has been with Hormel Foods for 33 years, has served in multiple leadership positions, including President of Burke Corporation and leader in Foodservice marketing. His change in position will expectedly further boost the strategic growth of the Foodservice business.
Jim Snee, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Hormel Foods, as well as other executives, thank Mark Ourada for his unparalleled commitment and leadership and, as foodservice operations head, contributed greatly to the company’s success. He expressed faith in Weber, believing that under his experience and leadership the company will continue to be a market leader.
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Ourada’s journey began in Hormel in 1988 when he accepted a position as sales and merchandising representative for Minneapolis. In 2018, he received the title of Group Vice President of Foodservice after gaining experience as an account and area manager. Under his supervision, Hormel’s Foodservice segment experienced robust growth, firmly establishing its position in the market.
Weber’s experience began in foodservice sales as well as product management for the company’s diverse regions. He became part of Hormel Foods in 1992. With his leadership experience at Burke Corporation, in addition to his term as Vice President of Foodservice Marketing, he is well equipped for the new challenges this position presents. These factors will aid in his onboarding at the company.
The company stated that these leadership transformations are carried out with a focus on the long term goal of sustained growth in the Foodservice department, which remains a core part of their business strategy. Innovation concerning evolving cutting edge products is the focus of the Gebhard Company as they expand their portfolio.
This development aids in ensuring continuity and stability, which industry experts consider a step in the right direction for all stakeholders involved in Horton’s Foodservice activities. Ourada has Weber’s unbridled energy and know-how to thank for assisting in pioneering growth and innovation within the segment.
With the departure of Ourada, remarkbly, Hormel Foods and the foodservice sector as a whole are impacted profoundly. His leadership, strategy, and enhanced commitment towards excellence have kept the bar high towards future growth and success.