Aryzta announces the appointment of Gregory Sklikas as CEO Europe as a successor to Dermot Murphy, who has decided to step down from his position.
Sklikas will join Aryzta at the end of May 2018, with Murphy providing mentoring and support transition into the role by the end of August.
Aryzta CEO, Kevin Toland said: “Dermot has provided great leadership and support during a period of significant change and transition for the Group. I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Dermot for his invaluable contribution to Aryzta throughout his 20 years’ service, and to wish him well in his future endeavors. At the same time I want to welcome Gregory who brings a wealth of experience and achievement across the food sector in Europe”.
Dermot Murphy commented: “In my 20 years in Aryzta I have had wonderful experiences and have fully enjoyed my time working with the Aryzta teams both in Europe and across the globe. I wish Kevin, his new management team and everybody in Aryzta much success for the future.”
Gregory Sklikas is an international business leader who has spent the whole of his career in food – 14 years with Unilever and 11 years with Royal Friesland Campina (RFC).