We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Patricia Smith as the Chief Executive Officer-elect and President-elect of the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More), effective Monday, May 19, 2025. Patricia brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic leadership style to ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More, having held various executive roles in the dairy industry.
Patricia’s career spans over three decades, during which she has demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic planning, sales, marketing, finance, operations, customer service, business development, qualityFocus on doing things well and producing a product acceptable to consumers More, supply chain, and technical service. Her visionary leadership and commitment to integrity, courage, and excellence has driven significant growth and transformation in every organization she has led.
In her new role, Patricia will be responsible for steering ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More towards continued success and innovation via its mission of enhancing the global utilization of dairy ingredients by leveraging the organizations technical, commercial, educational benefits and services. Patricia’s proven history in developing and executing business strategies, building high-performing teams, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders will be invaluable as ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More continues to grow and evolve.
We are confident that Patricia’s leadership will invigorate and motivate the ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More team, paving the way for exciting opportunities and remarkable achievements under her guidance.
Please join us in welcoming Patricia Smith to her new role as Chief Executive Officer-elect and President-elect of the American Dairy Products Institute. Patricia’s transition to Chief Executive Officer and President of the American Dairy Products Institute, will be effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Please direct any questions to Mindy Berrey, Chair of ADPI’s Board.
Contact:
Mindy Berrey
Chair- ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute More Board of Directors
mrberrey@landolakes.com (email)
