Sarvary to lead Pepperidge Farm. (News & Notes)

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, August, 2002

He's long been associated with Lean Cuisine and then J. Crew clothing. Now Mark Sarvary, 43, will try his hand at cookies, crackers and more. Campbell Soup Co. hired Sarvary as president of Pepperidge Farm Inc. effective August 1. Sarvary succeeds David Albright to left to pursue other opportunities. Sarvary most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of J. Crew Group Inc. from 1999-2002. He will report to Campbell President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas R. Conant.

Said Conant, "Mark brings to Pepperidge Farm a strong combination of food industry, management and consumer marketing experience. He has managed large and complex consumer businesses. He has proven know-how in production and distribution. His focus on breakthrough thinking and innovation, as well...