Eagle, Idaho -- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced that Sylvia Wilks has joined the company as its Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Wilks will lead the company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and continuous improvement.
Wilks brings more than 30 years of supply chain experience in consumer-packaged goods, food & beverage manufacturing, automotive and retail to her role. She joins the company from REI, where she was the company’s first Chief Supply Chain Officer, implementing impactful supply chain strategies that reduced costs and improved service levels. Prior to her time at REI, Wilks held supply chain leadership roles at TireHub LLC, a joint venture between The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas, Inc., as well as at Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Starbucks Corporation.
“Sylvia is a great addition to Lamb Weston, and I’m looking forward to her bringing her depth of expertise to the team,” said Mike Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Lamb Weston. “Her supply chain experience in food and beverage manufacturing, and her customer centric focus will be valuable to Lamb Weston,” said Smith.
For more information, visit lambweston.com.