Leadership Overview
Boar's Head has 4 executives leading key functions including strategic management, information technology, financial oversight, and operational logistics.
Dedicated to maintaining premium quality standards since 1905, Boar's Head prioritizes the use of pure ingredients and traditional preparation methods to deliver over 500 distinct delicatessen products to consumers.
Dedicated to maintaining premium quality standards since 1905, Boar's Head prioritizes the use of pure ingredients and traditional preparation methods to deliver over 500 distinct delicatessen products to consumers.
Leadership Roles at Boar's Head
Steven Kourelakos - Chief Financial Officer
Steven Kourelakos, the Chief Financial Officer at Boar's Head, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies necessary to sustain premium manufacturing operations. By overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and risk management, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains the resources required to source high-quality ingredients without compromise. Steven Kourelakos directs the financial reporting processes, providing the transparency needed for strategic decision-making at the executive level. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to optimize pricing structures and profitability across the extensive product portfolio. Kourelakos monitors economic indicators to mitigate risks associated with raw material procurement and global supply chain fluctuations. Through disciplined financial stewardship, the Chief Financial Officer supports the long-term stability of the brand, ensuring that investments in quality and innovation continue to yield strong returns for the organization.

Lawrence Helfant - Chief Operating Officer
Lawrence Helfant, the Chief Operating Officer at Boar's Head, executes the daily production and distribution strategies that define the company's operational excellence. By supervising the manufacturing facilities, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that every batch of meat, cheese, and condiment adheres to strict quality standards and ingredient purity requirements. Lawrence Helfant coordinates the logistics network to maintain the freshness and availability of products across diverse retail and foodservice channels. This role involves streamlining production workflows to increase output capacity while upholding the traditional preparation methods central to the brand identity. Helfant drives continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and enhance safety protocols within the manufacturing environment. By managing the complex interplay between production schedules and market demand, the Chief Operating Officer ensures the consistent delivery of premium products to consumers nationwide.
Andrew Castor - Chief Information Officer
Andrew Castor, the Chief Information Officer at Boar's Head, architects the digital infrastructure required to support complex manufacturing and distribution networks. By implementing advanced data analytics and enterprise resource planning systems, the Chief Information Officer optimizes the flow of information across the entire supply chain. Andrew Castor manages the cybersecurity framework protecting proprietary recipes and sensitive operational data, ensuring resilience against digital threats. This role involves modernizing legacy systems to improve real-time inventory tracking and logistics efficiency across regional distribution hubs. Castor drives the digital transformation agenda, enabling seamless communication between production facilities and retail partners. By leveraging technology to enhance operational transparency, the Chief Information Officer supports the company's mission of delivering high-quality food products with precision and reliability in an increasingly digitized global marketplace.

Eric Kanterman - Managing Director
Eric Kanterman, the Managing Director at Boar's Head, directs the overarching strategic vision and long-term growth initiatives for the organization. By aligning corporate objectives with the production of premium delicatessen meats and cheeses, the Managing Director ensures consistent market leadership across North American retail channels. Eric Kanterman oversees the integration of traditional quality standards with modern supply chain demands, maintaining the integrity of the brand. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to refine product expansion strategies and enhance consumer trust. Through rigorous oversight of organizational performance, the Managing Director drives efficiency and sustains the competitive advantage of the company. Kanterman focuses on scaling operations while preserving the commitment to pure ingredients, ensuring that every product meets the high expectations established over the last century of business operations.
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