GoTo Foods
Ward Elwood is an accomplished executive with significant experience in brand strategy, innovation, and business management within the food and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as Vice President International at GoTo Foods since December 2024, Ward previously held key leadership positions at The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC, and Increased Results, where strategic direction and business case development were primary responsibilities. Prior roles include Head of Products for North America at Brill, Inc., where oversight of a $680MM product catalog was a notable achievement, as well as Global Marketing Director at Kellogg Company, driving international breakfast initiatives. Ward's earlier career included impactful roles at Kimberly-Clark, Cadburys Schweppes PLC, and General Mills, characterized by significant revenue growth, innovative product development, and cross-functional leadership. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.
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GoTo Foods
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Atlanta-based GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of December 31, 2023, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,700 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes, and bakeries in all 50 states and over 60 countries and territories under the Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli®, and Schlotzsky’s® brand names, as well as the Seattle’s Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. GoTo Foods is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition and the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience.