Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co. has announced the appointment of Janelle Orozco to the role of chief procurement officer, North America. In this role, Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its transformation to become best in class. Orozco joins Kraft Heinz from Diageo, where she most recently held the chief […]
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Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Del Monte Appoints Beliveau As Chief Human Resources Officer
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has appointed Matt Beliveau as chief human resources officer. Beliveau reports to Greg Longstreet, president and CEO, and is responsible for human resources, corporate communications and environmental, social and governance for the company. He brings to Del Monte Foods more than 20 years of human resource leadership experience at public and private companies […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Ahold Delhaize CEO Holt To Retire, Fleeman Nominated To Role
Ahold Delhaize has announced that CEO Kevin Holt plans to retire and step down from the management board when his term expires at the annual general meeting of shareholders on April 12. The company will nominate JJ Fleeman as member of the Ahold Delhaize management board and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the AGM. […]
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Consumer Brands Names Chavern As CEO
The Consumer Brands Association announced Oct. 25 that David Chavern will become its new president and CEO effective Jan. 3. Chavern joins Consumer Brands from his role as president and CEO of News Media Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome David to Consumer Brands, an organization doing the important work of continuing to unite and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Rizzo To VP Of Advertising, Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced the promotion of Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing. Prior to her promotion, she worked as director of marketing. Rizzo will oversee management of the company’s advertising, marketing and public/community relations activities. Her key responsibilities include customer relationship management, marketing and advertising (print, digital and electronic). She replaces Ron Bonacci, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Gamgort To Reassume CEO Role
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Phillips To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed Hollie Harris Phillips, Appalachian Regional Healthcare president and CEO, as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Phillips has served as president and CEO of the 14-hospital healthcare system, which includes physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail […]
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NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team With New Hires
The National Grocers Association has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising. Richard joins NGA from the Aluminum Association, where he served as a policy analytics employee and worked on policy issues including trade, recycling, workforce, energy and […]