Dessert Holdings Executive and Leadership Team

Paul Lapadat, the Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Dessert Holdings, a Bain Capital Company, directs the overarching strategy and vision for the premium dessert manufacturer. Lapadat guides the company's expansion and operational excellence, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality, scratchmade sweet products for both retail and foodservice channels throughout North America. Overseeing the integration of culinary artistry with business objectives, the Chief Executive Officer & Founder champions trendforward innovation and the use of real, highquality ingredients. This leadership role involves fostering strategic partnerships and driving the company's market position in the competitive dessert industry. By focusing on memorable flavor experiences, Paul Lapadat ensures Dessert Holdings elevates everyday and special occasions for consumers.

Gary Muter, the President At Kenny's Pies, LLC, spearheads the operational execution and strategic growth of the Kenny's Pies division within Dessert Holdings. Muter focuses on optimizing the production of a diverse portfolio of desserts, including cakes, cheesecakes, pies, brownies, bars, cookies, and singleserve options, all crafted from real, highquality ingredients. Overseeing the integration of culinary artistry with manufacturing efficiency, the President At Kenny's Pies, LLC ensures that products meet the high standards expected by retail and foodservice customers across North America. This leadership position involves driving innovation in product development and maintaining the company's commitment to trendforward flavors and memorable experiences. By managing key business functions, Gary Muter directly contributes to the overall success and market impact of Dessert Holdings.

William Lawler, the President, drives critical operational initiatives and strategic development across key segments of Dessert Holdings. Lawler focuses on enhancing the company's capacity to produce a wide array of scratchmade sweet products, including cakes, cheesecakes, pies, brownies, bars, cookies, and singleserve options, utilizing premium ingredients. Overseeing the seamless integration of culinary artistry with robust manufacturing processes, the President ensures that Dessert Holdings consistently delivers highquality desserts to its retail and foodservice clientele throughout North America. This executive role involves fostering crossfunctional collaboration to support trendforward innovation and memorable flavor profiles. By directing essential business operations, William Lawler strengthens the company's market presence and commitment to excellence in every product.

Austin Kelly, the President, directs significant strategic and operational functions within Dessert Holdings, focusing on expanding the company's reach and product offerings. Kelly oversees the meticulous crafting of a broad spectrum of desserts, from cakes and cheesecakes to pies, brownies, bars, cookies, and singleserve items, all made with real, highquality ingredients. The President ensures the fusion of culinary creativity with efficient production, maintaining Dessert Holdings' reputation for delivering premium, scratchmade sweet products to retail and foodservice customers across North America. This leadership capacity involves championing innovation in flavor and product design, aligning with consumer tastes and market trends. Through dedicated management of key business areas, Austin Kelly reinforces the company's commitment to elevating everyday and special occasions.