In his new role, Wacha will oversee B&G Foods’ finance organization and maintain responsibility for all financial and accounting matters, the company said. Additionally, he will continue to oversee B&G’s corporate strategy and business development, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and investor relations.
Wacha joined B&G Foods from Amira Nature Foods Ltd. in August. At Amira, he spent three years as the CFO and executive director of the board of directors. Before that, he spent more than 15 years in the financial services industry at Deutsche Bank Securities, Merrill Lynch and Prudential Securities advising corporate clients across the food, beverage and consumer products landscape.
“Since joining our executive team in August, Bruce has demonstrated excellent leadership skills, financial expertise and an excellent work ethic,” said Robert C. Cantwell, president and CEO of B&G Foods. “I’m delighted to announce Bruce’s appointment to CFO. Bruce is an experienced and talented executive, and after working with Bruce the past few months I am confident that he is the right person to lead our finance organization and help us achieve our growth objectives.”
Current interim CFO Amy Chiovari will continue in her role as corporate controller and assist with Wacha’s transition to CFO, the company said. Chiovari took over as CFO in March after Thomas P. Crimmins resigned from the role after two years with B&G Foods.
