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Joe Scalzo returns as CEO of Simply Good Foods
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Friday, 23 January, 2026, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Denver, USA
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The Simply Good Foods Company, a leading player in the nutritional snacking segment, has announced the reappointment of Joe Scalzo as its president and chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership change aimed at reinvigorating growth and profitability across the business.
Scalzo a veteran executive with deep experience in the sector previously served as CEO of Simply Good Foods until July 2023 and later as executive vice chairman through August 2024. He officially succeeds Geoff Tanner with immediate effect, bringing familiarity with the company’s brands, strategy and infrastructure. Scalzo is set to rejoin the board of directors on January 28, 2026, following the company’s annual meeting of stockholders.
During his prior decade-long leadership, Scalzo steered the company through its 2017 public market debut, led strategic growth initiatives and oversaw the successful acquisition and integration of Quest Nutrition, transforming Simply Good Foods into a multi-brand nutritional snacking platform. Under his leadership, the company delivered consistent value creation and strengthened its presence in the health-focused food category.
In a statement, Scalzo expressed enthusiasm about his return, highlighting the opportunity to work with the existing team to accelerate innovation, elevate product quality and drive best-in-class execution amid evolving consumer preferences for healthier snacks. He underscored his confidence in the company’s platform and its potential to remain at the forefront of the nutritional snacking landscape.
Simply Good Foods markets a diversified portfolio of health-oriented products, including brands such as Quest, Atkins and OWYN, spanning protein chips, bars, ready-to-drink shakes and other low-sugar and high-protein offerings tailored to changing consumer tastes.
James Kilts, chairman of Simply Good Foods’ board, described Scalzo as a “visionary” leader whose deep industry knowledge and strategic insight will be instrumental as the company enters its next growth phase. The company also reaffirmed its Fiscal Year 2026 outlook, signalling continuity in its financial trajectory even as leadership transitions.
Scalzo’s return comes at a pivotal moment for the firm as it looks to strengthen market share, enhance operational efficiency and respond to competitive pressures within the booming nutritional snacking category.
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