New Hire
People Moves: Hershey Adds New CEO, Sonoma Brands Adds to Sales Team
The Hershey Company announced today that current EVP and COO Michele Buck will succeed John Bilbrey as the next President and CEO of the company. Other brands including Sonoma Brands, Hip Chick Farms and Yesway also added new talent to their teams.
Malloy in as CEO in at Hail Merry
Just five months after a shakeup that led to the appointment of a temporary CEO, Hail Merry has filled the job full time. The vegan, dessert-centric, snack brand Hail Merry announced the hire of CPG veteran Andy Malloy as CEO today.
Tyson Foods Selects Procter & Gamble Executive as Board Member
An executive for one of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies has been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), company officials announced.
QAI Names Organic Industry Veteran Tracy Favre New Director
Quality Assurance International, a Department of Agriculture-accredited organic certifier for more than 25 years, has appointed organic industry leader Tracy Favre as its new Director.
Kura Nutrition Names CEO
Kelli Rooney has been announced as chief executive officer of Kura Nutrition.
Christie & Co Opens New Rocky Mountains Office
As a pioneer in transformative brand building, market research, communications, and growth strategy, Christie & Co announced today that industry veteran Dave Kingsbury has joined the team as Christie & Co’s Vice President of Growth & Innovation. Kingsbury will be leading Christie & Co’s Rocky Mountains Offices.
Whole Foods Adds Talent from Walmart and Theranos to Executive Team
Natural products retailer Whole Foods Market has reached into the ranks of mainstream consumer, drug, and coffee in adding three key hires to its executive team.
People Moves: Boulder Brands, Acosta and Free2b Foods Announce Key Leadership Hires
August was a busy time for companies adding key new hires, as Boulder Brands, Free2b Foods, Acosta and General Mills all announced changes to their leadership teams.
Exclusive: Rampolla to Help Hail Merry Ramp Up as Interim CEO
Zico founder Mark Rampolla will step into an interim CEO role at plant-based snack food company Hail Merry, a brand where Rampolla is an investor. In emails today to friends and colleagues, Sarah Chapin, the current CEO of the brand, announced that she will be stepping down. The full transfer is expected to take place by the time the company’s third quarter ends, on Sept. 30th.
Specialty Food Association Names New President
The Board of Directors of the Specialty Food Association announced today that it has named Phillip M. Kafarakis as President of the not-for-profit trade association. Mr. Kafarakis brings more than 30 years of food industry experience to the Specialty Food Association, with a background in innovative brand management, membership development, and strategic planning.