Bruce Campbell, vice president at AMF Bakery Systems, has announced his retirement, bringing to a close a baking industry career spanning more than 40 years.
Campbell shared the news in a post on LinkedIn, reflecting on a career that began during high school working at his father’s company, Pak-It Manufacturing, before developing into a long-standing role in global bakery equipment and innovation.
During his career, Campbell visited more than 300 bakeries across 16 countries and five continents, working closely with bakery manufacturers and equipment partners around the world.
“It is with mixed emotions to announce that I will be retiring this month from AMF and my 40+ year baking industry career,” Campbell wrote. “Beth and I are excited to see what the next chapter of our life is with travel and lots of time with the grandkids.”
He added that he would miss the people and challenges of the sector, describing the baking industry as one shaped by constant innovation and change.
Campbell also credited his father, Sterrett “Red” Campbell, a recognised industry figure and member of the American Society of Baking Hall of Fame, for inspiring his career in bakery engineering and leadership.
Reflecting on his experience in the sector, Campbell said working with customers, colleagues and industry partners around the world had provided “a lifetime of adventure”.
