Del Real Foods adds to the c-suite

Del Real Foods has named Manuel Martinez its CFO.

The Mira Loma, Calif.-based company produces private brand heat-and-serve Mexican cuisine products like meats (carnitas, barbacoa and al pastor), tamales and pupusas, salsas and sides.

Martinez comes from Nellson Nutraceutical, a private brand nutritional bar and powder solutions company, where he was CFO. He also spent time as the executive vice president and CFO of Windsor Quality, a manufacturer of ethnic frozen meals and snacks. 

"Manuel is a food veteran with decades of experience leading finance organizations and building companies into market leaders. We are excited about the drive and strategic thinking he will bring to Del Real as we continue to grow our business," said Mike Axelrod, who joined the company as CEO late last year. 

Martinez added: "I am passionate about Del Real's mission of delighting customers with authentic Mexican food that can be enjoyed in the comfort of their homes, and am looking forward to joining Mike and his great team as the business enters its next phase of development and growth."

Del Real Foods is owned by a private fund affiliated with Palladium Equity Partners.