Park Ridge-based PIM Brands named Tom Gargiulo as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Gargiulo will lead PIM Brands’ end-to-end commercial strategy, uniting brand demand creation, revenue growth management, and domestic and international sales across the company’s portfolio, which also includes Sour Jacks®, Welch’s® FUSIONS™, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins, Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ Snacks, and multiple major licensing partnerships that will be launched in 2027.
The appointment reflects PIM Brands’ commitment to integrated commercial leadership, bridging marketing and sales to continue driving year-over-year double-digit expansion.
Gargiulo previously worked for Coca-Cola, KIND, and Danone and has a track record of growth and brand-building expertise, according to a release.
Michael Rosenberg, president and CEO of PIM Brands, said in a release that Gargiulo brings an integrated perspective to PIM, with the ability to connect brand strategy, customer execution, and commercial discipline.
Most recently, Gargiulo served as Chief Marketing Officer for Coca-Cola’s Advanced Hydration business unit, where he led an industry-leading portfolio that included BODYARMOR, Powerade, Smartwater, and Vitaminwater.
Prior to Coca-Cola, at KIND, Gargiulo drove transformational revenue growth and channel expansion, leading to a Mars acquisition.
He has also built co-manufacturing and supply chain operations and served as Chief Marketing Officer of Danone’s Yogurt Business, where he led the successful launches of the Two Good and Oikos Triple Zero brands.
