Barilla appoints Tendick as president of its Americas group

NORTHBROOK - Barilla, the world's leading pasta producer, said Jean-Pierre Comte, president, Region Americas, stepped down from his role after 13 years of distinct service in the company. Melissa Tendick, vice president, marketing, Barilla Americas, assumed the role of president, Region Americas, on June 1.

Tendick brings with her 20 years of experience at Barilla and will be responsible for growing Barilla's presence in the Americas by providing strong category and marketing expertise, strategic vision and leadership to the company.

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Tendick began her career at Barilla in 2003 and joined the marketing team in 2005. During her tenure, she led the U.S. Dry Pasta business to the highest value market shares and established a solid foundation for Barilla's business in the United States. Tendick has also been a long-standing internal champion of diversity and inclusion and serves as one of the executive sponsors for Barilla's Employee Resource Group on Diversity & Inclusion.

"Leading Barilla in the Americas for the past decade has been a true honor," Comte said. "Throughout my time with Barilla, Melissa has been a trusted adviser and has demonstrated proven success across the markets. I am confident she will continue to lead with the same level of commitment and passion I've seen from her throughout my tenure."