Kraft Foods Group said Thursday that its board of directors has named John Cahill, chairman of the board of directors, to the position of chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods. Cahill will succeed Tony Vernon, who has informed the board of his intention to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the last day of the company’s […]
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Tim Milano Appointed CMO At Mrs. Green’s
Natural Markets Food Group, parent company of Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Planet Organic Market and Richtree Natural Market restaurants, has named Tim Milano as its new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Milano brings 20 years of national experience in consumer goods, product development and merchandising to Natural Markets, including most recently serving as head of […]
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David Dillon To Retire As Kroger Chairman
David B. Dillon, who led The Kroger Co. leadership team’s development of the company’s successful Customer 1st Strategy, will retire as chairman of the board Dec. 31 after 38 years of service. As expected, Kroger’s board of directors has elected Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to the additional post of chairman commencing on Jan. 1. McMullen […]
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Fairway Market’s Howard Glickberg Retires
Fairway Market’s Howard Glickberg, who was the grocer’s longtime CEO and more recently vice chairman of real estate development, has retired, effective Dec. 8. He remains on the company’s board. Glickberg is credited for taking his grandfather’s fruit and vegetable stand on 74th and Broadway in New York City and building it into Fairway Market, […]
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Mars Chocolate Promotes Timothy LeBel To VP Of Sales
Mars Chocolate North America has promoted Timothy LeBel to VP of sales. In his new role leading the Mars Chocolate sales organization, LeBel will oversee the strategy and execution of the group’s retail management, customer account teams, field sales, customer development and customer experiences. He serves as a member of the New Jersey-based company’s senior […]
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Fleet Advantage Adds Chief Technology Officer To Executive Team
Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management, has named industry and IT veteran James C. Griffin Jr. its chief technology officer. Griffin will play an integral role in advancing Fleet Advantage’s overall IT strategy and will provide senior leadership and oversight of the company’s technology infrastructure, […]
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Aldi Promotes Jason Hart To CEO Of U.S. Operations
Aldi Inc. has promoted Aldi U.S. President Jason Hart to CEO of its U.S. operations, effective April 1, 2015. The company says the move supports its further expansion in both the U.S. and internationally. Hart will be supported by Chuck Youngstrom and David Behm, who will continue in their roles of co-presidents for Aldi U.S. […]
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Raley’s Kevin Curry Named FIEP’s 2015 Food Industry Exec In Residence
The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Executive Program (FIEP) has named Kevin Curry, MBA ’92, the Food Industry Executive in Residence for 2015. Curry is SVP of sales, marketing, advertising and merchandising for Raley’s Supermarkets. Each year, the Food Industry Executive Program selects a Food Industry Executive in Residence. This person typically has […]