Dr. Praeger’s, an Elmwood Park, New Jersey, USA-headquartered maker of better-for-you frozen food products focused on veggie-forward options made from simple ingredients, has hired Alexis Brescia as its new chief supply chain officer.
“Alex brings an impressive track record of manufacturing and logistics leadership, and we are confident that he will be a huge asset for the team,” said Andy Reichgut, chief executive officer of Dr. Praeger’s, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners.
Brescia is an accomplished supply chain executive with over 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience in roles across every aspect of the supply chain, from manufacturing to continuous improvement and productivity. He spent over two decades with Kraft/Mondelez and most recently served as vice president, North America Supply Chain Operations at Europastry.
“I’m excited to join Dr. Praeger’s, a purpose driven company whose values align with my own,” said Brescia. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to help drive profitable growth through operational excellence.”
About Dr. Praeger’s Dr. Praeger’s was founded in 1994 by Drs. Praeger and Somberg, cardiothoracic surgeons, to create nutritious, convenient, and tasty frozen food that encourages healthier eating. They focused on using simple, natural ingredients. Today, the brand remains committed to this vision, offering OU Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Vegan products.
