Munchkin Names C-Level Officers

Munchkin Inc. has appointed Tom Emrey as chief operations office and Diana Barnes as chief Brand Officer, the company announced Wednesday. Both executives already work at the North Hills baby food and accessories company. They will function with dual responsibilities, as Emrey will continue as chief financial officer and Barnes as creative director and global vice-president of brand design. Prior to the appointments, the chief operations job was vacant, while the chief brand officer is a new position at the company. “The need for a very senior role to strategize, clarify, and most importantly, to prioritize our branding efforts, is very clear,” Chief Executive Steve Dunn said in a statement. “This need increases as our business grows in size and complexity.” Barnes has been with the company since 2014 and Emrey since earlier this year.