Lockton taps former Hostess Brands exec as CFO

Lockton Cos. LLC said Monday that former Hostess Brands Inc. executive Travis Leonard has succeeded Troy Cook as chief financial officer.

Mr. Leonard was CFO of Hostess Brands until its sale to J.M. Smucker Co. in November 2023. Prior to that, he was CFO of the medical segment at Cardinal Health, Lockton said in a statement.

Mr. Cook, who had been CFO since 2020, will remain on the Lockton board of directors and will move into the role of executive vice president of corporate development, reporting to Ron Lockton, chairman and CEO of the brokerage, the statement said.