CEO Today Magazine August 2019 Edition

69 www.ceotodaymagazine.com APPOINTMENTS snacks and foodservice products, announced the appointment of Enrique Grajeda as President and CEO of the company. “Enrique has served as the Chief Financial Officer since October of 2014 and has done an exemplary job of overseeing the company’s Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, IT/MIS, Customs and Tax Departments,” explained Eloy S. Vallina L., Chairman of the Board. “In addition, Grajeda has done an excellent job leading the company’s merger and acquisitions initiatives where he has greatly influenced the success of the business. Furthermore, he has significantly increased the credit facilities which has allowed Mount Franklin Foods to secure the capital needed for on-going rapid growth.” “As I look forward to becoming the new President and CEO of Mount Franklin Foods, I couldn’t have done it without the amazing team we’ve put together,” said Enrique Grajeda. “The company is built on incredibly loyal team members and a very dedicated group of individuals in every facet of the business. As we look to continue our momentum from the last few years, I know one thing is for certain, the best is yet to come for Mount Franklin Foods.” Prior to joining Mount Franklin Foods in October of 2014, Grajeda held major roles in companies such as Helen of Troy, AVX Corporation, Philips/Magnavox and Rockwell International. Ameris BancorpAnnouncesAppointment Of New CEO Ameris Bancorp announced that Dennis J. Zember Jr. has resigned from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, and as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Ameris Bank, citing a need to attend to family and personal matters. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., formerly President of Fidelity and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Ameris Bank. Additionally, five former Fidelity directors – James B. Miller, Jr., H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Gloria A. O’Neal, Rodney D. Bullardand Wm. Millard Choate – have been appointed to the board of directors of the Company and Ameris Bank. James B. Miller, Jr., who was appointed Executive Chairman in connection with the consummation of the merger, said: “We appreciate Dennis Zember’s many contributions to bringing our two organizations together and are confident that Palmer Proctor is more than ready to step into his new role as CEO of the combined entity.” Daniel B. Jeter, the Company’s Lead Independent Director, said: “I look forward to working with Jim and Palmer in the years ahead as we seek to deliver on the promise of this combination of two excellent institutions. Dennis has contributed enormously to Ameris over the years and was an important architect of this merger. We are grateful and wish him and his family well in his next chapter.” Robert Guay Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of GTB GTB, the global WPP communications agency, announced the appointment of Robert Guay as CEO. Reporting to WPP CEO Mark Read, Guay will lead the evolution of the agency’s offer and its relationship with its flagship client, Ford Motor Company. Guay brings 25 years of experience covering all aspects of customer and brand connections, and deep knowledge of performance, digital and data- driven marketing. He has extensive auto marketing experience for BMW, Buick, GMC and OnStar. His most recent role was EVP, Managing Director of the Boston and Detroit offices for Digitas. During eight years with Digitas he led relationships forAflac, Liberty Mutual, GMC and several P&G brands. Prior to that he led the digital account team on Cadillac’s North American marketing initiatives for Fallon Minneapolis, which he joined from Connelly Partners where he developed the agency’s interactive offering. Before Connelly, he co-founded digital agency Red98, and subsequently created Click Nineteen, an interactive marketing company that was acquired by Connelly in 2006. He has also led account teams at Mullen, Ingalls and Modem Media. Satish Korde will become Chairman Emeritus of GTB, assisting Ford on strategic projects around the world. Kim Brinkcontinues as COO of GTB, reporting to Guay. “Ford Motor Company is our biggest client worldwide, with GTB at the heart of an integrated service model that brings together the talent and capabilities of WPP companies across the full marketing spectrum,” said Read, WPP CEO. “Robert’s leadership credentials, automotive experience and understanding of the role of technology in marketing will ensure that Ford continues to benefit from the very best of WPP as we reshape our offer around its needs.”