Lactalis Canada taps former General Mills exec Andrew Davis for VP post

Lactalis Canada has named Andrew Davis vice president of marketing for its foodservice and ingredients and export division.

Davis will be responsible for leading the marketing strategy and team.

He replaces Steve Hutchinson, who will retire on July 31.

“Lactalis Canada’s foodservice and ingredients and export division plays an important role in delivering a wide range of dairy solutions for the foodservice and B2B industry,” said Iven Zanardo, general manager, foodservice and ingredients and export, Lactalis Canada, in a statement. “I am confident with Andrew’s experience and leadership, we will continue to expand and strengthen our footprint within this important sector.”

Davis joins Lactalis Canada with over 20 years of CPG experience from Campbell’s and General Mills Canada. 

He began his career in R&D and moved into the marketing function where he held progressively senior leadership roles including vice president, marketing for the yogurt business unit and most recently vice president of marketing for the total General Mills Canada business.