Community Coffee Names New CFO

Caesar Pereira to succeed retiring Annette Vaccaro as Chief Financial Officer of family-owned coffee brand

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Community Coffee Company, the nation's largest family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, has announced the appointment of Caesar Pereira as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23. Pereira succeeds Annette Vaccaro, who previously announced plans to retire. Pereira brings over 26 years of global finance leadership experience to the role.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new CFO at Community Coffee, a long-standing family-owned business, signals the company's commitment to maintaining financial stability and strategic growth as it enters its next chapter. Pereira's extensive experience in the consumer goods industry is expected to help support Community Coffee's continued expansion.

The details

Caesar Pereira will take over as Chief Financial Officer of Community Coffee, succeeding Annette Vaccaro who is retiring. Pereira has over 26 years of global finance leadership experience, including roles at Nestlé overseeing financial strategy and business planning for the company's U.S. coffee and beverage division as well as its Purina Petcare business in Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

  • Pereira's appointment as CFO is effective February 23, 2026.
  • Vaccaro will work closely with Pereira over the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

The players

Caesar Pereira

The incoming Chief Financial Officer of Community Coffee Company, bringing over 26 years of global finance leadership experience.

Annette Vaccaro

The outgoing Chief Financial Officer of Community Coffee Company, who previously announced plans to retire.

Tom Corley

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Coffee Company.

Community Coffee Company

The nation's largest family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, founded in 1919 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Nestlé

The multinational food and drink company where Pereira previously served in senior finance roles overseeing the company's coffee and beverage divisions.

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What they’re saying

“Caesar brings exceptional financial leadership experience and a deep understanding of complex, global consumer businesses. His strategic perspective, operational discipline, and collaborative leadership style will help support our long-term growth while honoring the strong financial foundation Annette helped build.”

— Tom Corley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Coffee Company (bizneworleans.com)

“Community Coffee Company has built a remarkable legacy rooted in quality, community, and strong values. I am honored to join the team and look forward to partnering with leadership and employees across the organization to help support the company's continued growth and long-term success.”

— Caesar Pereira (bizneworleans.com)

What’s next

Pereira will work closely with outgoing CFO Annette Vaccaro over the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

The takeaway

The appointment of an experienced finance executive like Caesar Pereira signals Community Coffee's commitment to maintaining its strong financial foundation and supporting the company's continued growth as a family-owned business with deep roots in the local community.