Keira Lombardo is the Chief Executive Officer of Dairy MAX, a regional dairy council representing over 700 farmers across eight states, a role she assumed on January 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in food and agriculture, Lombardo previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at Smithfield Foods, where she led diverse functions including communications, government affairs, sustainability, and legal. Known for her strategic vision and people-centric leadership, she has a track record of fostering high-performing teams and driving sustainable, innovative solutions.
Lombardo is committed to advancing sustainability in agriculture and has earned recognition as a thought leader and coalition builder. She has been honored by Virginia Business and inducted into the PRWeek Hall of Femme for her leadership in communications. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in the National Association of Manufacturers’ “35×30” Women’s Campaign, advocating for gender equality in manufacturing.
An advocate for community engagement, Lombardo serves on several nonprofit boards and mentors future leaders. She holds degrees in Finance and Economics from Rutgers University and a Certificate in Leading with Finance from Harvard Business School. Lombardo is passionate about the dairy industry’s role in agriculture and its sustainable future.
One food you’d want if stranded on a desert island: Lattes
What always makes you laugh: My kids
Favorite physical activity: Resistance training and trucking
Best advice you’ve ever received: “Always move forward."
