Close Up Robert C. Cantwell, CEO of BG Foods

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What you do: Continue what we started. As CEO, I look forward to continuing the growth of B&G through accretive acquisitions and growing our existing portfolio of brands. During the next five years, I expect our company to continue to expand its portfolio and product offerings to consumers and remain one of the top performing food companies in the…THE RÉSUMÉ

What you will do: Continue what we started. As CEO, I look forward to continuing the growth of B&G through accretive acquisitions and growing our existing portfolio of brands. During the next five years, I expect our company to continue to expand its portfolio and product offerings to consumers and remain one of the top performing food companies in the industry.

Old gig: I joined B&G in 1983 as the assistant vice president, finance.

School ties: Baruch College.

Family tree: Married to June Cantwell. Two daughters, Jennifer and Kristen. Parents are Robert Cantwell Sr., former New York City police detective, and Doris Cantwell.

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York.

JUST JERSEY

Favorite place at the Shore: Cape May.

When you brag about Jersey to people from out of state, you say: A friend from Minnesota describes New Jersey — with some surprise — as “bucolic.”

Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants: New York Yankees and the New York Jets.

Favorite place to chow down: Blackhorse Pub, Mendham.

ALL YOU

What you wanted to be when you were 6: Throughout my childhood I was always playing baseball. My goal was to become a Yankee.

Historical figure you’d like to meet: I would like to meet Winston Churchill, whose will and leadership helped change the course of World War II.

Dream vacation: Four weeks on the islands of Kauai and Maui, Hawaii.

Your passion: Raising my family and watching my girls become successful young women.