Tom Thistleton

President & CEO at Athens Foods

Tom Thistleton is the President and CEO of Athens Foods, a company recognized as the world's largest producer of phyllo dough and related products. He has held this position since August 2023 and is based in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area.

Professional Background

Before joining Athens Foods, Thistleton had an extensive career in various leadership roles:

Apex Order Pickup Solutions: He served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer from January 2019 to September 2022. During his tenure, he was instrumental in launching the company and achieving significant revenue growth.
Profectus Coaching: Founded in 2017, he provided coaching and consulting services to business leaders, focusing on strategic growth and team effectiveness.
The IVEE Group: As Managing Director from 2002 to 2018, he led strategic advisory projects, including due diligence for acquisitions and restructuring initiatives.
Krush Technologies: He was the Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2017, where he oversaw operations and led the development of a new mobile application.
Enerfab, Electrical Division: He served as President from 2010 to 2013, focusing on turnaround strategies during challenging market conditions.

Throughout his career, Thistleton has demonstrated a strong ability to lead organizations through growth and transformation initiatives, making him a seasoned executive in the food production industry and beyond.1 2 3

Experience

President & CEO at Athens Foods since August 2023

President, COO & CFO at Apex Order Pickup Solutions (2019 - 2022), President at Profectus Coaching (2017 - 2018), Managing Director at The IVEE Group (2002 - 2018), COO at Krush Technologies (2015 - 2017), Executive VP at Bluespring Software (2000 - 2002), Partner at Deloitte (1989 - 2000)