Candy and novelties manufacturer Hilco Sweets hired Emily Edmondson as Executive Vice President. In this executive team role, her priorities will be managing the company’s accounts as well as its national and regional sales teams. With more than 15 years of sales experience, she began her career in confections at Galerie Candy. Over time, she worked with brokers and customers across various sectors and was named the 2022 Woman of Influence for the National Confectioners Association. Prior to this new role, Edmondson acted as the Value Team Lead for Crayola.

Regarding this new opportunity, Edmondson says, “I’m thrilled to join Hilco Sweets and bring my experience to its distinctive line of novelty candy, and I look forward to working with some of the most renowned and exciting brands.”

Lou DiMarco, President of Hilco Sweets, also shares his thoughts on the decision, saying, “Emily is an industry expert with an outstanding reputation, customer knowledge, and trade knowledge. With a deep understanding of market dynamics across diverse sectors, Emily brings a unique blend of experience, innovative mindset, and strategic vision to drive success and growth to Hilco.”