Swander Pace Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer staples across both food & beverage and health & wellness categories, today announced the appointment of Greg Somerville as CEO of Maple Donuts, LLC, an SPC portfolio company. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer as it enters its next phase of accelerated growth and market expansion. Maple Donuts, LLC has established itself as a premier producer of high-quality frozen bakery products, serving retail partners, foodservice operators, and institutional customers across North America.

"Greg's appointment represents a strategic milestone in Maple Donuts' evolution. His proven track record of scaling consumer platforms, driving operational excellence, and building high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead for Maple Donuts," said Tyler Matlock, Chairman of the Board at Maple Donuts and Managing Director at Swander Pace Capital. "The Burnside family have been tremendous stewards of Maple Donuts, and we want to continue that legacy."

Greg brings to this position more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in a broad range of consumer products categories. He previously served as President and CEO of Savencia Cheese USA, a subsidiary of Paris-based Savencia Fromage & Dairy, and held various executive management roles at Land O’Lakes, The Pillsbury Company, and Unilever.

"I'm honored to join Maple Donuts at this exciting inflection point," said Mr. Somerville. "The company has built an exceptional reputation for quality and reliability, and I look forward to working with the talented team and our partners at Swander Pace Capital to drive sustainable growth and deliver even greater value to our customers."

“Greg's extensive experience scaling CPG platforms and his deep expertise in channel development make him the ideal leader for Maple Donuts' next growth chapter. His customer-first mindset and operational acumen will strengthen our partnerships across the retail and foodservice channels while accelerating our market expansion,” said Luke Burnside, EVP of Sales at Maple Donuts.

About Maple Donuts

A family tradition since 1946, Maple Donuts is an established producer of frozen bakery products for in-store and foodservice bakery programs nationwide. From ready-to-sell to ready-to-finish donuts, Maple Donuts specializes in high-quality private label solutions tailored to customer needs. For more information, visit www.mapledonuts.com.

About Swander Pace Capital

Swander Pace Capital (“SPC”) is a private equity firm focused on investing in family- and founder-owned consumer staples businesses. We specialize in the food & beverage and health & wellness categories across the branded and non-branded value chain. SPC actively adds value through its SPC Playbook, its experienced senior team, and extensive network of consumer executives, partnering with management teams to help build companies to their full potential. With offices in California and New Jersey, SPC has invested in over 60 platform companies and raised cumulative equity commitments of approximately $2.2 billion since 1996. For more information, visit www.spcap.com.

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