The Team

Our executive team provides strategic leadership in service of the people who make our brands possible — from frontline manufacturing teams to commercial and corporate functions. United by our purpose, we steward the quality, flavor, and standards that our employees bring to life every day, while continuously evolving how we innovate, operate, and grow.

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Yuri Hermida
Chief Executive Officer

Yuri leads Sauer Brands by driving value creation that balances today with tomorrow. His disciplined execution and commitment to excellence strengthen the portfolio while preserving the authentic flavors and values that have defined Sauer Brands for generations.

Jeremiah
Jeremiah Ashukian
Chief Financial Officer

Jeremiah leads Sauer Brands' financial strategy and IT operations, with a focus on driving value creation, ensuring capital discipline, and promoting operational transparency. He works closely with the executive team to ensure sustainable growth and strong financial performance.

Paula
Paula Benedetto
Chief Sales Officer

Paula leads the sales organization with a focus on customer partnership, revenue growth, and disciplined execution. She is committed to expanding Sauer Brands’ reach while strengthening relationships across channels.

Wendy
Wendy Fiel
General Counsel

Wendy oversees legal and governance matters for Sauer Brands, providing strategic counsel and risk management support. She partners with the leadership team to enable growth while ensuring strong compliance and integrity.

Tom
Tom Lee
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Tom leads enterprise strategy and transformation initiatives, helping Sauer Brands evolve for the future while staying grounded in its core strengths. He focuses on clarity, alignment, and execution across strategic priorities.

Clay
Clay Matthews
Chief Operating Officer

Clay leads operations across Sauer Brands, driving efficiency, quality, and scalability. He is focused on ensuring the company’s brands are executed with consistency and excellence from production through delivery.

April
April Timmons
Chief People Officer

April leads Sauer Brands’ people strategy, focusing on culture, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is committed to building 
an inclusive, high-performing environment that supports long-term success.

Brad
Brad Wile
Chief Growth Officer

Brad drives growth initiatives across brand development, innovation and new opportunities. He focuses on unlocking long-term value by accelerating brands and identifying scalable pathways for expansion.

Board of Directors

Todd
Todd Lachman
Executive Chairman
Tricia
Tricia Glynn
Managing Partner, Advent International
Tamar
Tamer Abuaita
Chief Operating Officer, Novolex
Marie
Marie Gallagher
Former Senior Vice President and Controller, PepsiCo
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Yuri Hermida
Chief Executive Officer, Sauer Brands
Neha
Neha Mathur
Director, Advent International
Roldolfo
Rodolfo Spielmann
President and CEO, NatureSweet
Michael
Michael White
Director, Advent International

Join Us

Be a part of a team that is bringing exceptional flavor to America’s tables.

At Sauer Brands, we're makers, doers, and problem-solvers who push for better flavor every day.

We're built by people who take pride in their work, speak honestly, support each other, and follow through. Experienced operators and fresh thinkers work side by side, making good decisions that show up in every batch and deliver results.

We're Sauer Brands. And with the right mix of talent, grit, and curiosity, we're pushing the boundaries of great flavor.