Company also adds VP of operations.

Net income increases 17%; sales up 8.4%.

Previously vice president of business development at Mars Snacking.

Previously held multiple leadership roles at Coca-Cola Co. since 2005.

Has been with company since 1992.

Nora Stabert was previously VP of strategy at the company.

Michael DiBeneditto was previously CEO of Ferrero Foods.

Rod Hepponstall was previously CEO of a global seafood company.

Negative impacts may come in snacks, however.

Transaction valued at $20 million.