$13.2 billion Sara Lee has appointed Thomas Shilen Jr., as senior vice president and corporate controller. In this role, Shilen will lead all aspects of the food company’s corporate and international accounting, consolidation and financial reporting, as well as all accounting research, SEC reporting, and corporate strategy finance.

Shilen most recently served as senior vice president, global reporting and deputy controller for American Express. He replaces James Blanda, a partner with Tatum LLC, who held the post on an interim basis.