B&G Foods Appoints Rob Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer

Hi there, 

I wanted to share the news that today B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) announced its Board appointed Robert “Rob” D. Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Rob has served on B&G Foods’ Board since 2018 and succeeds Casey Keller, who retired last week after five years leading the company. 

Rob joins from Tractor Supply Company, where he most recently served as EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Digital and Pet Services, bringing more than 20 years of operating experience across strategy, digital, technology, and M&A. His appointment comes as B&G continues to focus on reshaping its portfolio, improving margins and cash flow, and reducing debt to position the company for long-term growth. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. The full press release is available here and copied below my signature. 

Best, 

Emily

B&G Foods Appoints Robert D. Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer

Long-Time B&G Foods Director Brings Extensive Operating, Transformation and Growth Experience to Accelerate Strategy and Long-Term Stockholder Value 

PARSIPPANY, NJ – August 10, 2026 – B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert “Rob” D. Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Mr. Mills, who has served as a member of B&G Foods’ Board of Directors since March 2018, succeeds Casey Keller who retired as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director at the end of last week. 

Mr. Mills is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of broad operating and leadership experience and a demonstrated track record of driving growth and long-term strategy. Mr. Mills also has extensive experience in corporate strategy, M&A and business development, including evaluating, acquiring and integrating businesses. 

Mr. Mill’s appointment comes as B&G Foods continues to focus on reshaping its portfolio, improving margins and cash flow, reducing debt and leverage, and strengthening its business performance to position B&G Foods for sustainable long-term growth. 

Stephen C. Sherrill, Chair of the Board of Directors of B&G Foods, stated, “Rob is uniquely positioned to lead B&G Foods at this important point in B&G Foods’ evolution. Rob’s eight years as a member of our Board give him a deep understanding of our business, our brands, our people and challenges and opportunities ahead of us. Just as importantly, Rob brings a proven ability to lead transformation, operate at scale and translate strategy into execution, which will allow him to move quickly from day one. Rob is a decisive leader who brings a strong sense of urgency, accountability and a bias for action. The Board believes Rob has the right capabilities and leadership approach to accelerate B&G Foods’ strategic priorities, strengthen performance and create long-term value for our stockholders.” 

Mr. Mills stated, “I am incredibly honored to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at B&G Foods. I look forward to partnering with B&G Foods’ very talented and dedicated workforce and the Board to build on B&G Foods’ strengths and accelerate our strategy. My immediate priorities will be execution, operating discipline and accelerating growth. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to bring additional capabilities to B&G Foods. Throughout my career, I have seen how digital, data, technology and increasingly artificial intelligence can be used to drive growth, improve productivity, make faster and better decisions and transform how companies operate. Combined with disciplined portfolio management, capital allocation and a relentless focus on execution, I believe these capabilities can help us to strengthen our core brands and our overall business performance and position B&G Foods to compete more effectively. I believe strongly in the potential of this business. B&G Foods has an outstanding portfolio of brands with meaningful consumer recognition and opportunities to strengthen performance. We have work to do and I am committed to working with the team at B&G Foods to accelerate growth and create sustainable long-term value for our stockholders.” 

Mr. Mills joins B&G Foods from Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), where he held senior executive leadership roles with increasing responsibility since 2014, spanning strategy, business operations, digital commerce, technology, artificial intelligence and M&A, with direct P&L accountability. Mr. Mills most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Digital and Pet Services. In that role, Mr. Mills was responsible for setting the technology direction for Tractor Supply Company, providing leadership for all digital operations, and facilitating long-term strategic direction, including M&A. He was also responsible for the veterinary and pet pharmacy businesses of Tractor Supply Company, along with the Petsense retail business. During his tenure at Tractor Supply Company, Mr. Mills helped lead large-scale transformation and growth initiatives across a complex, multibillion-dollar public company, with a focus on strengthening execution, accelerating growth, improving the customer experience and leveraging digital, data and technology to improve productivity and business performance. Prior to joining Tractor Supply Company, Mr. Mills held senior leadership positions at Ulta Beauty Inc. and Sears Holding Corp. 

About B&G Foods, Inc. 

Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Bear Creek, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.