Juanita's Foods is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Pudenzas its newChief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Chris brings over three decades of senior financial leadership across a range of industries and will oversee all financial strategy, operations, and planning for the organization.
Chris joins Juanita's Foods following a distinguished career that includes CFO roles atTetrad Corporation,Marco Technologies,Milk Specialties, andABRA Auto Body & Glass, among others. Chris also held financial leadership roles at ConAgra Foods, AMCON Distributing, and Price Waterhouse.
Chris has a degree fromCreighton University and is an inactiveCertified Public Accountant (CPA). His career has equipped him with deep expertise infinancial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, andanalysis. He has ledcross-functional teams, drivenbusiness process improvements, and appliedpricing strategieswithin theconsumer products sector-experience that aligns seamlessly with Juanita's Foods' expanding market presence.
“Chris's background in both private equity-backed and privately held companies, coupled with his expertise in financial systems like Oracle & SAP, gives him a unique ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution,” said Robert Rosales, CEO of Juanita's Foods. “We are excited to have him on board as we continue to grow our brand and product lines across the U.S. and international markets.”
In his new role, Chris will lead all aspects of finance, including strategic planning, reporting, compliance, and investment strategy-supporting Juanita's Foods' long-term mission to bring authentic, high-quality Mexican food to tables across the globe.
About Juanita's FoodsFounded in 1946, Juanita's Foods is a family-owned company and the leading producer of authentic Mexican foods, including Menudo, Hominy, and other traditional dishes. Headquartered in Wilmington, California, Juanita's is committed to quality, heritage, and innovation in Hispanic cuisine.
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