Former Coca-Cola Canada president heads to Lassonde Pappas and Company

Vincent R. Timpano has been appointed president and CEO of the Lassonde Pappas and Company--a U.S. subsidiary of Lassonde Industries Inc. that produces and distributes juices and ready-to-drink beverages.

Timpano brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. He has served as president at Coca-Cola Canada, The Minute Maid Company Canada  and Aimia Inc.

"Vince has extensive experience in the consumer products industry and is recognized for his human and professional qualities in the development, transformation and effective management of organizations," said Jean Gattuso, chairman of Lassonde Pappas and Company Inc. and president and chief operating officer of Lassonde Industries Inc., in a press release.

"I am confident that Vince and the whole Lassonde team in the United States will quickly reach new heights over the next few years, both in terms of innovation and financial results," he added.