Whole Earth Brands CEO Albert Manzone steps down

Whole Earth Brands announced that CEO Albert Manzone will step down as CEO and member of the Whole Earth Brands Board of Directors to pursue other business opportunities, effective January 1, 2023. The Board has appointed Michael Franklin to serve as the Company’s Interim CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Franklin currently serves on the Company’s Board of Directors. After January 1, 2023, Mr. Manzone will assist the Company and Mr. Franklin in the orderly transition through February 28, 2023. In addition to serving on the Whole Earth Brands Board of Directors since August 2022, Mr. Franklin is currently a Partner at Mariposa Capital.