Papalia Rocco
Director/Board Member at Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc.
Profile
Rocco was recruited by a private equity group comprised of KKR, Vestar Capital Partners, and Centerview Capital to accelerate growth through innovation at Del Monte & Big Heart Pet Brands.
Rocco played a critical role in the leadership of Big Heart’s rapid growth and eventual sale to JM Smucker and Del Monte Foods' sale to Del Monte Pacific.
Prior to his time with Big Heart, Rocco spent 24 years in R&D and Innovation at PepsiCo and led the entire R&D function as SVP of R&D for Frito Lay World Wide.
Papalia Rocco active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc.
 Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc. produces custom blended, packaged dry food products and spices. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
Shore Capital Partners LLC
 Shore Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Papalia Rocco
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
 Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. grows and markets fruits and vegetables. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-01-31 |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
 Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
| Procter & Gamble Health & Beauty Care | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1988-12-31 |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Training of Papalia Rocco
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Procter & Gamble Health & Beauty Care | Miscellaneous |
Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc.
Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Old World Spices & Seasoning, Inc. produces custom blended, packaged dry food products and spices. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Shore Capital Partners LLC
Shore Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. grows and markets fruits and vegetables. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | Distribution Services |
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