Utz Brands, Inc. — fact timeline

Howard Friedman changed role as Chief Executive Officer and principal operating officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

“Howard Friedman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will assume the additional role of principal operating officer of the Company.”

Mitchell Arends resigned as EVP, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and principal operating officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

“On May 26, 2026, Mitchell Arends, the EVP, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and principal operating officer of Utz Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company of his intention to resign from his position at the Company, effective June 19, 2026.”

William J. Kelley Jr. was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

“On April 17, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of William J. Kelley Jr. to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective as of the CFO Effective Date.”

Ajay Kataria departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

“On April 16, 2025, the Company and Ajay Kataria, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, mutually determined that, effective as of May 1, 2025, (the “CFO Effective Date”), Mr. Kataria would no longer serve in his roles as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer”

Mitch Arends changed role as Principal Operating Officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

“Mr. Arends will assume the position as the Company's Principal Operating Officer.”

Cary Devore changed role as Head of Capital Markets and M&A at Utz Brands, Inc..

“Mr. Devore will assume a newly created role as the Company's Head of Capital Markets and M&A.”

William Werzyn Jr. was elected as Director at Utz Brands, Inc..

“Effective August 20, 2024, the Board elected William Werzyn Jr. to serve as a member of the Board, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Rice following his retirement and resignation.”

Michael W. Rice retired as Director at Utz Brands, Inc..

“On August 19, 2024, Michael W. Rice, a non-employee director of Utz Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), announced his retirement and tendered his resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective August 20, 2024, which has been accepted by the Board.”