Meet Howard A. Friedman, the current CEO of Utz Brands, Inc. He took the helm in December 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Before joining Utz, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations...

Meet Howard A. Friedman, the current CEO of Utz Brands, Inc. He took the helm in December 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Before joining Utz, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Post Holdings, where he oversaw operations and worked on growth strategies. Howard's journey started with a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Michigan, and he also earned an MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU. He led Post Consumer Brands as CEO prior to his role at Utz, emphasizing his strong operational background in packaged goods. Howard’s leadership style is performance-driven, with his compensation reflecting achievements tied to financial goals. Interestingly, Howard has a significant financial stake in his company, reflecting his confidence in Utz’s future.