Robert V. Vitale
CEO of Post Holdings
Education
- MBA - Washington University in St. Louis
- BSBA - St. Louis University
Overview
Robert V. Vitale is a President and Chief Executive Officer of Post Holdings, Inc.(POST)
since 2014. He joined the company during the time of its spinoff from Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. and was the company’s Chief Financial Officer from 2011-2014. He has been a member of the Board of Directors at Post Holdings since 2014.
During his time at Post, the company has completed more than 20 acquisitions and executed a variety of innovative financial transactions, including the formation and recapitalization of 8th Avenue Food and Provisions, the IPO of BellRing Brands, Inc. in 2019 and its spin-off in 2022. He also serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of BellRing Brands.
Prior to Post, his background includes a history of organization leadership, transformative growth and acquisitions. He served as president and chief executive officer of AHM Financial Group LLC, a diversified financial services firm, which grew five-fold in revenue during his time leading the company. Prior to AHM, he was a partner in Westgate Group LLC, a consumer products private equity firm. Early in his career, he worked at Boatmen’s Bancshares and KPMG.
Career
- Post Holdings - CEO
- Post Holdings - President
Recognition
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, 2022
Washington University Olin Business School Distinguished Alumni Honoree, 2020
Saint Louis University Globalist Award, 2019
Institutional Investor All-America Executive Team