Highly experienced executive brings significant public company expertise in the areas of investor relations, corporate communications, and strategic and business planning
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and
innovative single serve brewing systems, today announced the appointment
of Maria Sceppaguercio to the position of Senior Vice President of
Investor Relations. She will build the investor relations function for
Keurig and will report to Ozan Dokmecioglu, Keurig’s Chief Financial
Officer.
Heather Catelotti, Vice President of Investor Relations, Dr Pepper
Snapple Group, will continue to lead investor relations for Dr Pepper
Snapple Group. She will partner with Maria as the merger is completed
and is expected to transition to a senior finance role after close.
“Maria’s skills and leadership will be a major asset to Keurig as we
operate as a public company upon the close of our merger with Dr Pepper
Snapple Group,” said Mr. Dokmecioglu. “She has experience managing the
transition from private to public company, and an impressive track
record building strong relationships with key influencers in the
investor community.”
Maria has more than 30 years of experience in investor relations,
strategic communications, corporate finance, and business planning roles
across a wide range of industries. She joins Keurig from Pinnacle Foods,
where she built an investor relations competency for the company. During
her tenure, she successfully managed Pinnacle’s IPO in 2013, as well as
other key milestones including three acquisitions. Maria was awarded
Best IR Professional and Best IR Program in the food sector by Institutional
Investor for the past two years.
Maria began her career at Nabisco, where she held senior management
positions in finance, strategic and business planning and investor
relations during her 18-year tenure. Following Nabisco, Maria held
senior positions in finance, corporate communications and investor
relations at Ann Taylor and Revlon, Inc. She holds a Master of Business
Administration from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration from Montclair State University.
About Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
Keurig Green Mountain,
Inc. (Keurig) is a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single
serve brewing systems. Committed to delivering exceptional coffee for
more than 35 years, today our Keurig® coffee makers and
single serve hot beverages are in more than 20 million homes and offices
throughout North America. In under a minute, Keurig® brewers
consistently and conveniently deliver a fresh-brewed, great tasting cup
with just the push of a button. As a testament to that quality, more
than 50 leading global coffee, tea and cocoa brands have partnered with
Keurig, joining beloved owned brands like Green Mountain Coffee®
and The Original Donut Shop® coffee to offer consumers vast
personal choice from 500+ varieties. As a company founded on social
responsibility, Keurig is committed to using the power of business to
brew a better world through our work to build resilient supply chains,
sustainable products, and thriving communities. For more information,
visit www.keuriggreenmountain.com,
and to purchase Keurig products visit www.keurig.com or www.keurig.ca.
About Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:
DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and
the Caribbean. The company’s success is fueled by more than 50 brands
that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. They have seven of
the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and nine of their 10 leading brands are
No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to their flagship
Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, their portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Bai,
Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, IBC, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T
mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn
more about their iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please
visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com.
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