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Joseph E. Scalzo

Observer · DISC type ci
Member Board of Directors at Freshpet
📍 Naples, Florida, United States

Joseph E. Scalzo is the President and CEO of The Simply Good Foods Company, with over 30 years of executive experience scaling major consumer-packaged goods brands like Atkins, Dean Foods, and Gillette. A University of Notre Dame alumnus, he has a proven track record in corporate leadership and brand growth.

His career shows a deep commitment to the companies he leads, notably returning to the CEO role at Simply Good Foods after a period as Executive Chairman and an Operating Partner at a private equity firm.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Location
Naples, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Joseph shows up

Assertive
Curious
Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Joseph cares about

CPG Brand Growth
His career is defined by leading and scaling major consumer brands, including Simply Good Foods, Atkins Nutritionals, and Gillette.
Health & Wellness
He has extensive experience leading companies in the nutritional foods sector, focusing on products that cater to health-conscious consumers.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Member Board of Directors
Freshpet
7-2023 - 8-2024
Executive Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
Simply Good
7-2017
Member Board of Directors
Simply Good
7-2017 - 7-2023
President & CEO
Simply Good
3-2014 - 1-2021
Member Board of Directors
Focus Brands LLC
In the press

Media appearances

Freshpet, Inc. Appoints Timothy McLevish and Joseph E. Scalzo to Its Board of Directors. Featured in Marketscreener
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Joseph Scalzo – Board Member - Freshpet, Inc.. Featured in Freshpet Investor Relations
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Notre Dame
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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