Cal-Maine Foods has appointed Keira Lombardo as its first-ever Chief Strategy Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s focus on growth and innovation.
Lombardo brings extensive experience from across the food and agriculture industries. She previously held senior leadership roles at Smithfield Foods, where she was instrumental in repositioning the company from a commodity protein producer to a branded consumer goods business. Most recently, she served as CEO of Dairy MAX, expanding her leadership footprint in meat and dairy protein markets.
At Cal-Maine, Lombardo’s responsibilities will include:
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Leading enterprise-wide strategy and long-term planning
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Guiding stakeholder engagement and corporate affairs
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Overseeing public relations and digital integration
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Supporting the company’s focus on operational excellence and innovation
Her appointment reflects Cal-Maine’s commitment to strengthening its role as a leading poultry protein company, while deepening its connection with customers, partners, and stakeholders across the supply chain.
“Keira’s background in corporate affairs, people and culture, and stakeholder strategy brings a unique skill set that will help us chart the next phase of Cal-Maine’s growth,” the company stated.
With this new position, Cal-Maine underscores its intent to move beyond operations alone and invest in broader storytelling, brand development, and strategic alignment across the poultry industry.
