Champion Petfoods announces new CEO

Champion Petfoods has announced that the appointment of Blaine McPeak as chief executive officer. Additionally, Greg Christenson will fill the currently vacant role of chief financial officer. Both executives will join Champion with immediate effect. The company's chief operating officer, John Frierott, who has been serving as interim CEO, will remain as COO.
Blaine McPeak previously served as chief operating officer of the WhiteWave Foods Company. Prior to joining WhiteWave, Blaine McPeak served 13 years at Kellogg, where he led multiple divisions including being the inaugural leader for the Kashi company.