Tom Giacomini returned to JBT Corp. as its president and CEO on Sept. 21, following a personal leave for medical reasons. Brian Deck, who has been serving as interim CEO at the Chicago-based company, will continue to serve as EVP and CFO, and Alan Feldman will continue in his role as interim non-executive chairman through the end of […]
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PepsiCo Names Kanioura EVP, Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
PepsiCo has appointed Athina Kanioura as EVP and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. In this new role, Kanioura will lead PepsiCo’s end-to-end strategy to win both as a total company and in key markets, including the company’s digitalization and data strategy. She also will lead company-wide transformation […]
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URM Stores Names Ohlhauser New VP Of Operations
URM Stores from Spokane, Washington, has named Roger Ohlhauser as the VP of operations, replacing Kirk Rollings who is retiring. In this role, Ohlhauser will be responsible for the warehouse, facilities and transportation departments. Ohlhauser brings more than 30 years of experience and accomplishments as a manager and leader in the wholesale distribution business. His […]
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Georgia Trend Honors Parker’s Founder/CEO As 2020 Legacy Leader
Georgia Trend magazine has honored Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker as a “Legacy Leader” in the September 2020 issue. To celebrate the magazine’s 35th anniversary, Georgia Trend spotlighted 15 business leaders across the state who have made a long-term impact on their communities and on the state as a whole. “The [Parker’s] brand is synonymous with clean, friendly, profitable and philanthropic,” the […]
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PepsiCo Appoints Azevêdo, Andrew To Senior Leadership Roles
PepsiCo has appointed Roberto Azevêdo and Jim Andrew to senior leadership positions. Azevêdo, currently director-general of the World Trade Organization, was named EVP and chief corporate affairs officer, effective Sept. 1. In this newly created role that brings PepsiCo’s public policy, government affairs and communications activities under one umbrella, Azevêdo will focus on solidifying PepsiCo’s external […]
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Schraad & Associates Founder ‘Bill’ Schraad Dies At Age 87
William Theodore “Bill” Schraad Sr., 87, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died Aug. 5, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his immediate family held a private service. Born Dec. 31, 1932, at his parents’ home in Merrill, Iowa, he was the son of the Bernard “Ben” Schraad and Margaret Langel Schraad. As a young child, his family […]
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WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President
Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries. Cameron is […]
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Sauer Brands Names David Starr New EVP And CFO
David Starr has joined Sauer Brands as EVP and CFO. Starr joins the company from Chicago Custom Foods, a recent acquisition of Sauer Brands, based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Starr has more than 17 years’ experience as a CFO in the food ingredient and medical services industries, as well as extensive prior experience in public accounting. He […]