Diamond Foods Appoints Brian J. Driscoll President and Chief Executive Officer

Diamond Foods, Inc.

today announced the appointment of food and beverage industry veteran Brian J. Driscoll as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2012. Mr. Driscoll, who will join the Diamond Board of Directors, replaces Rick G. Wolford, a Director who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since February 7, 2012 while the Company conducted a nationwide search for a permanent Chief Executive.