Green Mountain appoints Blanford to top spot

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced today the appointment of Lawrence J. Blanford as president and chief executive, effective immediately.

Green Mountain, a specialty coffee company headquartered in Waterbury, Vt., said that founder Robert P. Stiller, who was previously chairman, chief executive, and president, will remain as chairman.

Most recently, Blanford held the position of chief executive officer at Royal Group Technologies Ltd., a building products and home improvement company, Green Mountain said.

Green Mountain said that among Stiller's priorities is dedicating more time to the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation and related corporate social responsibility initiatives.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)