Post Holdings, a leading food manufacturer, has announced that Nicolas Catoggio will be taking over as the company’s chief operating officer in January, succeeding Jeff Zadoks. Catoggio initially joined Post in 2021 as the CEO of its Post Consumer Brands division, which includes a range of products such as cereal, pet food, peanut butter, and pasta. The Post Consumer Brands division contributed significantly to the company’s $7.9 billion in net sales in 2024.
Zadoks, who has been with Post for nearly 14 years, played a crucial role in the company’s growth and expansion. During his tenure, Post diversified its product offerings beyond cereal, spun off its nutrition products unit BellRing Brands, and ventured into the pet food market.
Catoggio’s journey at Post began after a successful 14-year career as a consultant, attracted by the opportunity to lead his own division within the food conglomerate. Under his leadership, Post Consumer Brands saw significant growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions, including pasta brand Ronzoni and popular pet food brands like 9Lives and Kibbles ‘n Bits. Catoggio played a key role in integrating these acquisitions into the company’s portfolio seamlessly.
Post Holdings CEO Rob Vitale commended Catoggio for his strategic leadership, noting his instrumental role in transforming Post Consumer Brands from a cereal-focused company to a diversified multi-category organization. With his promotion to COO, Catoggio is poised to take on even greater responsibilities within Post Holdings, potentially positioning him as a future successor to Vitale.
In addition to Post Consumer Brands, Post Holdings also owns renowned brands such as Weetabix in the U.K. and Bob Evans refrigerated sides, as well as a significant presence in the foodservice industry. Catoggio will continue to oversee Post Consumer Brands until a new CEO is appointed for that division.
Post Holdings reported positive financial results for the third quarter, with net sales reaching $1.98 billion, up from $1.95 billion the previous year. The company recorded a profit of $108.8 million, compared to $99.8 million in the previous year. While cereal volumes saw a slight decline of 5.8%, pet food sales dropped by 13%. However, sales in the foodservice sector experienced a notable increase of 19%.
Overall, Post Holdings continues to demonstrate resilience and growth under the leadership of individuals like Nicolas Catoggio, who bring strategic vision and operational excellence to drive the company forward in the dynamic food industry landscape.