HF Foods Group appoints new director, names interim CFO

HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HFFG) appointed Jeffery Taylor to its board of directors and named Paul McGarry as interim chief financial officer, effective October 15, 2025.

Taylor brings 27 years of senior finance leadership experience, most recently serving as chief financial officer of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE). During his tenure at Franklin Electric from 2021 to 2025, Taylor led revenue growth from $1.7 billion to $2.0 billion while driving operating income from $190 million to $244 million. He also led working capital reduction efforts that generated over $200 million in free cash flow improvement.

Prior to Franklin Electric, Taylor served as CFO of Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) and Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), where he executed a $360 million strategic acquisition. His earlier experience includes senior finance positions at King Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eastman Chemical Company. Taylor holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University.

McGarry, previously the company's vice president and corporate controller, replaces Cindy Yao as CFO while the company conducts a search for a permanent successor. The Las Vegas-based company distributes food products primarily to Asian restaurants across the United States.

"Jeff's extensive public company CFO experience and proven track record of driving profitable growth, leading transformational initiatives, and enhancing shareholder value align perfectly with our strategic objectives," said Felix Lin, president and CEO of HF Foods.

The information is based on a company press release statement.

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