Chobani named Tom Cullen chief information officer. Cullen, who will report to Kevin Burns, president and chief operations officer, will be responsible for the design and execution of best-in-class information systems and technological capabilities to fuel innovation and efficient operations ensuring Chobani has a competitive edge in the market.
An industry veteran, Cullen brings over 25 years of technology and operations leadership experience spanning the consumer packed goods, food and beverage, consumer electronics, video games, regulatory and real estate industries. He has a strong track record of successfully implementing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across, digital transformation, e-commerce, enterprise architecture, application development, enterprise data, cybersecurity and cross-functional teams to deliver business goals.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tom to Chobani and believe his proven IT leadership experience will be enormously valuable as we continue our transformation into a next generation food and beverage company," said Burns. "Tom brings a unique combination of business acumen and innovative thinking to this important role along with the ideal culture mindset to position Chobani for continued success."
Cullen added: "I am excited to join Chobani, a mission-driven brand and company I have long admired. I look forward to working with Hamdi, Kevin and the team to build a function that aligns, connects and powers our people first, to ensure we are positioned for continued industry disruption and driving the business forward."
Prior to joining Chobani, Cullen served as Chief Information Officer at Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming and streaming gear, where he played a critical role leading their digital technology transformation strategy and journey. Prior to joining Corsair, Cullen also held CIO roles at JUUL Labs, Inc, Driscoll's and Peet's Coffee & Tea. Cullen holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University.
