The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has recently announced three key staff changes. Brian P. Lynch is joining the GCCA team as Senior Vice President of Business Development & Member Programs. He brings a twenty-year track record of developing partnerships, programs, education, events, and services for the organizations and members that he has served. His experience as an executive with International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), National Grocers Association (NGA), and Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will also provide GCCA with a robust executive network and portfolio of issue expertise in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG), retail, foodservice, and distribution segments.
“It’s an honor to join GCCA and serve this essential and innovative segment of the global supply chain during this unprecedented time of accelerating change and opportunity,” Brian P. Lynch said. “I look forward to collaborating with GCCA’s Core Partner members and GCCA’s talented team in enhancing the cold chain’s leadership role in providing a safe and reliable food supply around the globe.”
Megan Costello has been promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff. Costello has been with the association for over seven years and in addition to overseeing the organization’s operations, has also played a key role in membership and international program growth. Lowell Randel has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs. Randel, who has been with the association for 11 years, has long led the organization’s government relations initiatives and most recently served as the association’s spokesperson on all matters related to COVID-19. “Both Megan and Lowell have been vital members of the GCCA team and have played a significant role in ensuring that our members and partners across the world have received exceptional service,” Matthew Ott, CMP, CAE, President & CEO said. “Their insight will be vital to our executive team as we continue to enhance member value across all programs and initiatives and assist our member’s efforts to provide people across the world with access to the safest, highest quality food possible.”