Welch’s Appoints Michael J. Perda as CFO
CONCORD, Mass, April 1, 2008
Welch’s, the world’s leading marketer of Concord and Niagara grape-based products, today announced it has named Michael J. Perda as Chief Financial Officer. Perda will help establish and meet Welch’s financial goals and growth objectives while overseeing the company’s information systems and planning departments.
A 20 year finance veteran, Perda comes to Welch's from Honeywell International where he was the Vice President and CFO for the Consumer Products Group where he helped transform the division into a $2 billion global consumer branded manufacturing and distribution business. Prior to Honeywell, Perda was the European Controller for AlliedSignal in Paris, France.
Perda has an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut.
“The addition of Michael Perda as CFO comes at a critical time for Welch’s,” said David Lukiewski, President and CEO of Welch’s. “As we continue to expand our business to meet and exceed the needs of consumers, Michael’s guidance and expertise will be essential in helping to drive our growth.”
About Welch’s
Headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, Welch’s is the processing and marketing affiliated Cooperative of the National Grape Cooperative Association whose Concord and Niagara grapes are harvested from vineyards across America and Canada. Since the inception of its “unfermented grape wine” in 1869, Welch’s now produces and markets grape juice and grape jelly plus more than 400 other fruit-based products from juices to dried fruit to frozen concentrates. Welch’s is committed to researching and developing new products to meet the growing demand for products that address consumers’ health and wellness needs. Welch’s products are sold throughout the United States and in some 50 countries around the globe. For more information visit www.welchs.com.
Contact: Teleia Farrell
978.371.3762
tfarrell@welchs.com
Darlene Hollywood
781.837.2572
darlene@dhollywoodpr.com
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