THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, a leading manufacturer of automated food processing equipment and automation solutions, appointed Victor Nieto as executive vice president of Lean Transformation & Growth, effective May 1, 2024. He will report to Massimo Bizzi, chief executive officer.

In his role at Fortifi, Nieto will lead lean implementation and continuous improvement. He also will guide the development of the Fortifi business operating system, which will make Fortifi the premier aggregator in an otherwise fragmented industry, according to the company.

“Fortifi is uniquely positioned to revolutionize food technology and redefine efficiency in food processing,” Nieto said. “I look forward to contributing my experience and insights to Fortifi’s expanding global operations.”

Nieto most recently spent three years in executive positions of increasing responsibility for supply chain, product quality and operations at Switzerland-based Sonova Holding AG, a manufacturer of hearing instruments. Prior to that, he served for more than six years as a global supply chain executive at Danaher Corp., a leading life sciences and diagnostics innovator and Envista Holdings Corp., which was spun off from Danaher. Nieto began his career with 22 years in 10 roles at Kellogg Company’s international operations in Ireland, the United States and Mexico.

“The breadth of Victor’s expertise in logistics, operations, procurement, acquisitions, and Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives makes him a focal asset on our team,” said Bizzi. “With his exceptional track record of success in maximizing product and customer-experience quality, he brings a big-picture viewpoint that matches Fortifi’s emphasis on sustained global success.”