Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) has elected Sterling A. Spainhour to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2025. Spainhour, the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Southern Company, will serve on the audit committee and finance committee of the board.
Spainhour brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions at law firm Jones Day and CNN. His deep expertise in M&A, legal matters, and corporate governance is expected to complement and strengthen the existing board composition as Flowers Foods continues to evolve its business.
Flowers Foods, a leading producer of packaged bakery foods in the United States, reported net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024. The company operates bakeries across the country and boasts a portfolio of popular brands, including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.
Spainhour's appointment to the board comes as the company aims to advance its strategic priorities and drive increased shareholder value. Flowers Foods is optimistic about the potential impact of Spainhour's appointment, given his extensive background and expertise in the legal and corporate governance space.
The addition of Spainhour to the board reflects Flowers Foods' commitment to leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to steer the company toward continued growth and success in the competitive packaged bakery foods industry. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.08% to a price of $12.75. For the full picture, make sure to review FLOWERS FOODS INC's 8-K report.
