Utz Brands CEO Howard Friedman to Step Down Following Transition to Private Ownership
Utz Brands (UTZ) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Howard Friedman will depart the company following its transition to private ownership. His departure is scheduled to take effect on November 30, 2026. John Lindeman has been offered the role of CEO to succeed Friedman once the acquisition process and subsequent transition to a private entity are complete. The leadership change is directly tied to the company's strategic shift from a publicly traded corporation to a privately held one.
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