Mike Gomes Joins Perfetti Van Melle as VP of Supply Chain for North America

Perfetti Van Melle has appointed Mike Gomes as Vice President of Supply Chain for North America, tasking the seasoned operations leader with overseeing logistics, planning, and end-to-end supply chain optimization across its growing confectionery portfolio.

Gomes brings more than two decades of experience in global supply chain leadership, having previously held senior roles at Mondelēz International and Kraft Foods. His background includes demand planning, inventory management, and process improvement across multiple CPG categories.

At Perfetti Van Melle — the maker of Mentos, Airheads, and Chupa Chups — Gomes will lead efforts to improve speed, resilience, and efficiency within the North American supply chain network. His appointment supports the company’s strategy to scale in key markets while maintaining operational excellence and customer service reliability.

corpbrief insight:

In a category driven by impulse and availability, supply chain speed is brand equity. Mike Gomes brings the depth to help Perfetti deliver both.