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The Simply Good Foods Company has announced a major leadership reversal, appointing former executive Joe Scalzo as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Scalzo, who previously led the nutritional snacking giant for a decade, succeeds Geoff Tanner. The move signals a strategic pivot back to the leadership that oversaw the company’s formative years and its transition into a public entity.

The Return of the Architect

Scalzo is widely regarded as the "key architect" of the modern Simply Good Foods business. His previous tenure as CEO (until July 2023) and Executive Vice Chairman (until August 2024) was defined by substantial value creation, including the company's public market debut in 2017 and the transformative acquisition and integration of Quest Nutrition.

He will be appointed to the Board of Directors on 28 January 2026, following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Strategic Mandate

The board has explicitly tasked Scalzo with "reigniting growth and improving profitability" across the portfolio. His immediate familiarity with the brand infrastructure—spanning Atkins and Quest—is viewed as a critical asset for stabilising operations and driving execution in a competitive snacking landscape.

James Kilts, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented on the decision: "Joe is a visionary in our industry widely admired by our team and partners alike for his role as the key architect of the business over the course of the last decade. We are pleased to welcome him back as we embark on a new chapter of driving growth and creating value for our stockholders."

Joe Scalzo expressed his readiness to return to the helm: "I am energised to be returning home to Simply Good Foods at this critical moment. Together with our exceptional team, we have a clear view of the mission in front of us to secure Simply Good Foods’ leadership in innovation and product quality while ensuring best-in-class execution."

Financial Outlook

In conjunction with the leadership announcement, the company confirmed that its Fiscal Year 2026 outlook—previously reaffirmed during its Q1 financial results on 8 January 2026—remains unchanged.