Carman’s Kitchen has named Nicola Richardson as its first externally appointed CEO.
According to the business, Richardson brings close to 25 years of commercial leadership experience across some of Australia’s most respected food and beverage companies.
“Nicola stood out for her deep FMCG expertise, her track record of building brands and high-performing teams, and her genuine alignment with what makes Carman’s different: A founder-led, values-driven business,” it said in a LinkedIn post.
Before joining the company, Richardson spent five years at Asahi Beverages, where she held several positions including commercial director and GM of retail and e-commerce. She was previously COO of Soulfresh and sales director at Lion.
Carman’s Kitchen was founded by Carolyn Creswell and Manya van Aken in 1992 in Melbourne, Victoria. Creswell bought out her business partner and became the sole owner in 1994.
The business specialises in muesli, muesli bars, granola, and nutritious snacks. It entered Coles supermarkets in 1997 and now exports products to more than 30 countries.
The company initiated its search for an inaugural CEO in May to lead the business through its next phase of expansion. Creswell will remain actively involved as the sole owner and founder but will step back from daily executive duties.
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