AMF Bakery Systems, Richmond, VA, has promoted Colin Powell to vice president global operations. He will be responsible for leading all aspects of solution delivery, including operations, project management and customer service to commercial bakers worldwide.
A 17-year company veteran, Powell has served in a variety of management positions at AMF’s headquarters in Richmond, culminating in his role leading operations for the Richmond plant. With the rapid growth and development throughout the Asia Pacific market and the proliferation of low-cost manufacturing in China, Powell agreed to lead AMF’s Asia Pacific operations, beginning in 2005.