IRVINE, CALIF. — Golden State Foods (GSF) announced the appointment of Everton Harris as corporate senior vice president and chief human resources (HR) officer as well as the promotion of Campbell Cooper to corporate senior vice president and chief customer and strategy officer on Jan. 16.

Harris joined the GSF team in December 2024 to serve as a strategic business partner and advisor to the chief executive officer, senior executive team and board of directors. He will elevate the HR function within the company, fostering strong relationships across all organizational levels.

“We are so pleased to have Everton join our senior team,” said GSF President and CEO Brian Dick. “He is a talented and purposeful HR leader who will help us continue to elevate our people-focused initiatives. His passion for people is impressive, and his energy will add momentum to our progress. We warmly welcome him to the GSF family.”  

Harris brings 35 years in the HR sector to his new position with GSF. He previously served as the chief HR officer and vice president of HR (EMEA and India) for Herbalife Nutrition. He also served as the vice president of global talent management for Hitachi Data Systems.

Harris earned his bachelor’s degree from England’s Hull University.

This past week, Cooper stepped into a newly created role with GSF. Based in Irvine, Calif., he will oversee the company’s strategic planning process and all commercial sales activities, including GSF’s Global McDonald’s Business Unit and National Accounts Sales. Through collaboration with each business unit and the senior executive team, Cooper will deliver a strategic plan to advance performance and growth, while aligning with global customer needs over the next five years.

“Campbell is a sharp commercial mind and capable, strategic thinker,” Dick said. “He understands our culture and values and will lead our sales groups with energy and focus. On the strategic planning side, he will be instrumental in helping all our business units and support groups build a plan to carry us to even more success in the future.” 

Most recently, Cooper served as GSF corporate vice president and president of the company’s International Business Group, encompassing food manufacturing and distribution operations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East/Africa (MEA) regions. Before joining GSF in 2018, Cooper served as general manager, functional foods for Royal Cosun. He also previously worked with global food brands like Fronterra, Nestlé Purina Europe and Zespri International.

Cooper earned his bachelor's degree in horticultural science from Lincoln University in New Zealand.