B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) appointed Robert “Rob” D. Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 10, 2026. Mills succeeds Casey Keller, who retired after five years in the role.
The appointment supports the company’s strategic focus on reshaping its brand portfolio and improving cash flow. Mills identified his immediate priorities as debt reduction, execution, and accelerating growth through operating discipline.
Mills has served on the B&G Foods Board of Directors since March 2018. He joins the executive leadership team from Tractor Supply Company, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.