08.19.22
Ingredient supplier Icon Foods recently announced the hiring of two key personnel, with Ian McGuiness joining the company as director of operations, and Angela Squire as the company’s new marketing manager.
McGuiness most recently was food safety and quality assurance manager at Yoshida Foods International and has held leadership positions at GVB Biopharma and Portland Bottling Co. He will continue Icon’s ongoing effort to strengthen stability in its global supply chain, and expand its network of global suppliers. He will have to work with issues such as the war in Ukraine and the resulting uncertainty about grain availability, as well as the ongoing tariff situation in China.
Squire is a formally trained chef and wine professional, and has experience in sales, communications, and social media. She has worked on the sales side of the service industry, and implemented marketing strategies for increased brand representation. At Icon, Squire will design new print and digital resources to support food developers.
“We are pleased to welcome Ian and Angela to our team,” said Thom King, CEO of Icon Foods. “Their commitment to continuous improvement and experience in the food and beverage industry will benefit Icon and our customers. Ian will be instrumental as we continue working to ensure a steady, unbroken supply of the high-quality raw ingredients Icon uses in our natural sweeteners. Additionally, Angela’s results-oriented work ethic and strong communication skills will support Icon’s efforts to share our expertise in clean label sugar reduction directly with our customers.”
McGuiness most recently was food safety and quality assurance manager at Yoshida Foods International and has held leadership positions at GVB Biopharma and Portland Bottling Co. He will continue Icon’s ongoing effort to strengthen stability in its global supply chain, and expand its network of global suppliers. He will have to work with issues such as the war in Ukraine and the resulting uncertainty about grain availability, as well as the ongoing tariff situation in China.
Squire is a formally trained chef and wine professional, and has experience in sales, communications, and social media. She has worked on the sales side of the service industry, and implemented marketing strategies for increased brand representation. At Icon, Squire will design new print and digital resources to support food developers.
“We are pleased to welcome Ian and Angela to our team,” said Thom King, CEO of Icon Foods. “Their commitment to continuous improvement and experience in the food and beverage industry will benefit Icon and our customers. Ian will be instrumental as we continue working to ensure a steady, unbroken supply of the high-quality raw ingredients Icon uses in our natural sweeteners. Additionally, Angela’s results-oriented work ethic and strong communication skills will support Icon’s efforts to share our expertise in clean label sugar reduction directly with our customers.”