One of Northern Kentucky’s own has been inducted into the National Candy Sales Association Candy Hall of Fame.
President and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit Sylvia Buxton was inducted into the 2024 National Candy Sales Association Candy Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 26. This honor recognizes lifetime career achievements, loyalty to the industry, and going above and beyond job requirements.
Buxton has more than 30 years of experience in the confectionery industry and has been in her current role since 2018, leading the Americas business unit, including brands such as Airheads and Mentos. Under her leadership are more than 2,000 employees across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She is the only woman on the company’s global executive team and is an advocate for women’s leadership, mentoring aspiring professionals and actively contributing to industry events.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to have been selected alongside several other well-deserving colleagues for induction into the NCSA Candy Hall of Fame,” said Buxton in a press release. “This recognition is not just a testament to individual achievement, but a celebration of the collaboration, innovation and passion of the entire industry.”
Buxton is also active in the local Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, serving on numerous boards of directors. She was honored as one of the 2022 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky by the Women’s Initiative of the NKY Chamber and recognized as the 2024 Woman of Influence by the National Confectionery Association Women’s Leadership Group.