Campbell's promotes DiSilvestro to SVP finance

CAMDEN, N.J. Campbell Soup Co.'s VP controller has been promoted to a newly created position, reporting to the company's SVP-CFO and chief administrative officer.

Anthony DiSilvestro was appointed to the role of SVP finance and will play a key role in developing and executing Campbell’s global finance strategy. In addition to his responsibility for the controller’s, tax and treasury departments, DiSilvestro will oversee finance directors in Campbell’s global procurement and supply chain groups. The company plans to conduct a search for a controller to succeed DiSilvestro. He will continue to report to Craig Owens, SVP, CFO and chief administrative officer.

Commenting on DiSilvestro's promotion, Owens said, “Anthony has been a top performer since joining Campbell more than a decade ago. His expertise, strategic capabilities and deep knowledge of our company make him especially well suited to his new responsibilities. I am looking forward to continue working with Anthony in his new role as we further enhance our global finance function.”