Dawn Foods, a bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution company based in Jackson, announced Adam Pawlick as its new vice president of research and development for North America.
In this position, Pawlick is responsible for setting the strategic direction for Dawn’s research and development efforts in North America, working in close collaboration with Johan Sanders, global chief product officer. He will also lead the region’s product development, packaging development, and regulatory teams to ensure Dawn provides best-in-class innovation for its customers.
“Adam brings an incredible breadth of strategic and technical experience to Dawn and will be instrumental in driving our innovation strategy for North America,” says John Schmitz, president of Dawn Foods North America. “We are focused on providing customers with innovative products and solutions that drive profitability in their business. I am confident that Adam’s expertise and engaging leadership style make him the right fit to help us continue to inspire bakery success for our customers.”
Pawlick joins Dawn from Wells Enterprises, a family-owned ice cream manufacturer, where he served as vice president of engineering. Throughout his career, Pawlick has worked in product development and engineering for myriad food and beverage companies, including TreeHouse Foods, Palermo’s Pizza, and ConAgra Foods, among others.
“Dawn Foods is a well-respected leader in the baking industry, known for its insights, innovations, and expertise,” says Pawlick. “I look forward to collaborating with my new team to uncover new ways to build upon Dawn’s legacy for years to come.”
