DENVER, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) (“Simply Good Foods” or the “Company”), a leader in the Nutritional Snacking category, today announced cost savings and corporate realignment initiatives to position the business for its next phase of growth.
“We have taken a clear-eyed assessment of the business to identify areas for enhancing our performance to set a foundation for a go-forward model to return the business to a compelling growth trajectory,” said Joe Scalzo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simply Good Foods. “While our portfolio of powerful brands remains well-positioned in a growing sector, the actions announced today are designed to simplify our structure and enhance our flexibility to compete at the pace demanded by today’s consumer.”
Cost Savings and Realignment Initiatives
As previewed on the Company’s most recent earnings call, the Company today announced cost savings and realignment initiatives aimed at streamlining the organization, driving faster decision making, focusing on functional excellence in key areas, and lowering fixed overhead costs. These cost actions are expected to generate approximately $17 million in annual savings and impact approximately 15% of overall staffing levels versus the Company’s prior plans. These actions are included in the Company’s most recent outlook.
Mr. Scalzo continued, “Decisions that impact our people are not taken lightly and I deeply appreciate the contributions of everyone in our organization. At the same time, I believe realigning our business and leadership model will prove critical to improving our entrepreneurial accountability, financial discipline, and operational rigor to advance performance across our portfolio and generate greater value for our shareholders.”
Leadership Changes
In connection with the realignment initiatives, effective immediately, the Company is implementing the following changes within its Executive Leadership Team (ELT):
- Timothy Kraft, Chief Legal and Corporate Development Officer, has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer where he will have oversight of the Company’s legal, risk, compliance, human resources, M&A and nutrition functions;
- Jessica Morgan, VP Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Affairs, has been named SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Head of People, reporting to Mr. Kraft;
- Emily Johnston, VP of Marketing for Quest, has been named SVP of Quest Marketing where she will lead the brand’s marketing activities and support the execution of its strategy;
- Kathy Kelley, VP of Logistics, has been appointed SVP of Operations and will lead the Company’s supply chain function moving forward;
- Amy Held, Chief Human Resources Officer, will step down from her role as responsibilities are consolidated under this simplified leadership structure and will depart from the Company by June 1, 2026, following a transition period, and Jason Bendure, the current Chief Supply Chain Officer, will report to Mr. Scalzo on a range of strategic projects over the next several months and then will separate from the Company. Mr. Bendure will also work closely to support Ms. Kelley’s transition.
About The Simply Good Foods Company
The Simply Good Foods Company (Nasdaq: SMPL), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a consumer-packaged food and beverage company with ambitious goals to raise the bar on what food can be with trusted brands and innovative nutritious snacking products. Within our portfolio of trusted brands (Quest™, Atkins™, and OWYN™), we offer a wide variety of nutritional snacks and beverages, including high protein chips, bars, ready-to-drink (RTD) shakes, and powders, and low sugar, low carb sweets and baked goods. We are a leader of the nutritious snacking movement, poised to expand our healthy lifestyle platform through innovation-driven organic growth and external investment opportunities. To learn more, visit www.thesimplygoodfoodscompany.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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Investor Contact
Matt Siler
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury
The Simply Good Foods Company
msiler@simplygoodfoodsco.com
