Perfetti Van Melle taps VP of human resources
Leticia Vescovi brings 20+ years of HR experience to the role.
Leticia Vescovi. Courtesy of Perfetti Van Melle
Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announced it has named Leticia Vescovi as vice president of human resources for the company’s Americas business unit, reporting to Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit.
Vescovi joins the company in a newly created role which reflects its growth from a U.S./Canada scope to encompass Mexico and Latin America commercial and supply chain operations. The addition of this role at the Americas Business Unit level will aim to help drive collaborative HR strategy and capabilities around people and culture for the region.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Leticia to the Perfetti Van Melle family and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region,” says Buxton. “As our talent and business continues to expand, Leticia’s global HR leadership and experience will be a valuable addition to our executive team.”
Vescovi brings to Perfetti Van Melle more than 20 years of human resources leadership across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, FMCG (food and beverage), and retail working in the U.S., Brazil, and Mexico. For the past nine years, she has held both global and regional HR business partner roles at Nike, supporting Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and global business teams.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join a company that knows how to mix creativity, care for people, and a little bit of sugar to make magic,” says Vescovi. “It’s an incredible time to be part of this talented team, and I look forward to building on what they’ve achieved, and together shape the next chapter of culture, growth, and sweet success for the Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit.”
Perfetti Van Melle is on the current Candy Industry “Global Top 100 Candy Companies” list. Click here to view the current “Global Top 100” rankings.
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