Pladis Global Will Appoint New Supply Chain Chief
The appointment of Frankgerald Stepp will guide the firm's ongoing manufacturing transformation in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in People
Pladis Global will transition to new supply chain leadership in 2027, naming Frankgerald Stepp as chief supply chain officer. Current leader Mario Reis will retire at the end of 2026 after an eight-year tenure.
Why it matters
The leadership change supports the company's multi-year effort to modernize manufacturing and supply chain operations across 110 global markets. This transition comes as the firm balances recent capital investments with long-term growth objectives.
Pladis Global recorded over £100 million in capital expenditure during 2025 and invested £68 million into its UK bakeries. The new supply chain lead will manage operations across 110 markets, replacing a tenure of eight years.
The players
Pladis Global
A multinational snack and bakery manufacturer with a global supply chain footprint.
Frankgerald Stepp
An experienced food industry executive who previously held leadership roles at Kerry, ARYZTA, and Mondelez International.
Mario Reis
An outgoing executive who served as chief supply chain officer for eight years.
The details
Frankgerald Stepp will oversee the company's end-to-end global supply chain, stepping into a role currently focused on a multi-year transformation program. This program aims to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and scale logistics processes. Stepp brings experience from previous leadership roles at companies including Kerry, ARYZTA, and Mondelez International.
Timeline
Pladis invested over £100 million in capital expenditure throughout 2025.
Mario Reis will retire from the role at the end of 2026.
Frankgerald Stepp begins as chief supply chain officer in 2027.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition aligns with the firm's ongoing multi-year transformation program designed to strengthen manufacturing and supply chain operations. The move marks a continuation of the strategy to scale capacity following 2025 capital investments.
Operators should monitor whether the upcoming 2027 leadership shift alters the firm's current pace of capital investment and vendor requirements. Tracking these changes can provide insight into how global manufacturers are prioritizing capacity expansion in the short term.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at large multinational firms often signal shifts in how capital investments are managed across diverse regional markets. Operators should track how the incoming executive adjusts the company's supply chain strategy against existing 2025 investment benchmarks.
Further reading
For more coverage on leadership transitions in the sector, see People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Foodmanufacture.
