Ruben Baldew Succeeds Current CFO of Nomad Foods, Samy Zekhout

Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) has announced the appointment of Ruben Baldew as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 17, 2024, pending receipt of applicable work authorizations. Baldew will succeed Samy Zekhout, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Zekhout will remain with Nomad Foods until July 31, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition.

Stefan Descheemaeker, CEO of Nomad Foods, expressed enthusiasm for Baldew’s appointment, highlighting his dynamic leadership and extensive financial expertise. Descheemaeker also extended gratitude to Zekhout for his significant contributions over the past six years, noting his role in driving strategic initiatives such as Revenue Growth Management and Business Transformation, which have been pivotal to Nomad Foods’ success.

Noam Gottesman, Co-Chairman and Founder of Nomad Foods, echoed the sentiment, welcoming Baldew and praising his track record in leading key strategic initiatives. Gottesman also commended Zekhout for his impact on the company’s growth and his role in establishing Nomad Foods as the leading frozen food company in Europe, celebrating his accomplishments in building a strong organization and delivering outstanding business results.

Baldew brings over 20 years of experience in the global consumer products sector. Most recently, he served as CFO of Accell Group from November 2018 until October 2023, where he led multiple value-creation initiatives culminating in the successful sale of the business. Before his tenure at Accell Group, Baldew spent over 15 years at Unilever, holding various finance roles across the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Thailand.

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