Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that Sylvia Wilks has joined the company as its Chief Supply Chain Officer.

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Sylvia Wilks Joins Lamb Weston as Chief Supply Chain Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

Wilks will lead the company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and continuous improvement.

Wilks brings more than 30 years of supply chain experience in consumer-packaged goods, food & beverage manufacturing, automotive and retail to her role. She joins the company from REI, where she was the company’s first Chief Supply Chain Officer, implementing impactful supply chain strategies that reduced costs and improved service levels. Prior to her time at REI, Wilks held supply chain leadership roles at TireHub LLC, a joint venture between The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas, Inc., as well as at Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Starbucks Corporation.

“Sylvia is a great addition to Lamb Weston, and I’m looking forward to her bringing her depth of expertise to the team,” said Mike Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Lamb Weston. “Her supply chain experience in food and beverage manufacturing, and her customer centric focus will be valuable to Lamb Weston,” said Smith.

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato and sweet potato products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 70 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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