Current CEO Thom King will become the company’s chief innovations officer.

The industry veteran comes from beverage brand Super Coffee.

The honors are put forth by Equilar and the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence.

The new leader reports the company likely will be hiring additional staff at other levels across the organization.

The Topps Co., Inc., a manufacturer of gum, sports cards and entertainment products has announced that Michael Brandstaedter is being promoted to ceo.