Benjamin Heselton Joins Lamb Weston as Chief Information Officer

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced that Benjamin (Ben) Heselton has joined the company as its chief information officer.

Heselton will lead the company’s global technology strategy and will serve as a critical point of contact between all areas of the company and its technology execution.

Heselton joins Lamb Weston from Wurth IT USA, where he served as the chief technology officer. As the leader of Wurth’s digital organization, Heselton oversaw IT services for all Wurth North American Operations, led new global software development, partnered with other Wurth global IT organizations, and was a founding member of the company’s Global Information Security Council. He held various roles during his 18 years with The Wurth Group, including Chief Information Officer, and VP of Information Technology and Project Management for other divisions.

“Ben brings a strong track record of technology leadership and a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset that makes him a tremendous addition to our executive team,” said Mike Smith, president and chief executive officer of Lamb Weston. “His broad industry experience and strategic vision will help us accelerate digital innovation and elevate our global technology capabilities, ultimately driving greater value across our business.”

“I’m honored to step into the role of chief information officer at Lamb Weston,” said Ben Heselton. “I look forward to partnering with the Global Technology Services team and the broader organization to harness the power of technology in driving operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.”

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato and sweet potato products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For 75 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.