SAN FRANCISCO — Two executives have been promoted at Diamond Foods, Inc. Andrew Burke has been named chief marketing officer and executive vice-president, and Stephen Kim as senior vice-president, general counsel and human resources.

Mr. Burke has been with the company’s marketing group since joining as vice-president in June 2008, and he will continue to oversee all marketing activities for the company and take on the leadership of Diamond Foods’ pricing committee.

Mr. Kim has been with Diamond as vice-president and general counsel since May 2005, and his role was expanded to include leadership of human resources in January 2008. He will now increase his focus on strategic HR management.