AAK names three new team members

Specializing in sauces, vegetable fats and oils for private brands and the foodservice industry, globally, AAK, Edison, N.J., has announced three new additions to the company.

Joining the company as senior director, U.S. manufacturing, Bill Troy has been added to the leadership team for the company and will oversee the U.S. Site Operations Directors, focusing on a metrics-driven approach to the role. He has more than 20 years in global operations and was most recently COO of IOI/Bunge Loders Croklaan. He’s held engineering management positions with ConAgra Foods, too.

Ryan Branch was named senior marketing manager to lead the AAK U.S. marketing team. He has more than 15 years of experience with various consumer goods brands in the food, flavor and fragrance categories.

The final appointment named by the company is Jessica Madden in the role of marketing analyst. She will be responsible for analyzing product and service offerings and developing marketing communications. 

AAK products bring value across categories in the food industry such as chocolates and candy, bakery, personal care and more. The company counts itself as having more than 140 years of experience in the oils and fats space.