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The Simply Good Foods Company has appointed former executive Joe Scalzo as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Scalzo succeeds Geoff Tanner, who is stepping down from the role. Scalzo will also join the company’s board of directors on 28 January 2026, following its annual shareholders’ meeting.

Scalzo previously served as CEO until July 2023 and as executive vice chairman until August 2024. He brings more than a decade of leadership experience at Simply Good Foods and its predecessor, Atkins Nutritionals, where he oversaw the company’s 2017 public listing and the acquisition and integration of Quest Nutrition, transforming the business into a multi-brand nutritional snacking platform.

The board said Scalzo’s return is intended to support renewed growth and improved profitability across the business, citing his familiarity with the company’s brands, operations and consumer landscape.

James Kilts, chairman of the board of directors of Simply Good Foods, commented: “Joe is a visionary in our industry widely admired by our team and partners alike for his role as the key architect of the business over the course of the last decade. We are pleased to welcome him back as we embark on a new chapter of driving growth and creating value for our stockholders.”

Scalzo commented: “I am energised to be returning home to Simply Good Foods at this critical moment. Together with our exceptional team, we have a clear view of the mission in front of us to secure Simply Good Foods’ leadership in innovation and product quality while ensuring best-in-class execution."

He continued: "I have tremendous belief in the proven power of this platform and in its potential to stay on the leading edge of the nutritional snacking landscape.”

Kilts added: “We greatly appreciate Geoff’s contributions in helping Simply Good Foods navigate a dynamic operating environment while keeping the Company positioned for success. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

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