People Moves

Kirk Tanner, the former chief executive of PepsiCo Beverages North America, is returning to the CPG industry as president and CEO of The Hershey Company, effective Aug.18.

Brett Perotta, co-founder of recently shuttered frozen sandwich brand Chubby Snacks, is beginning his next act as director of supply chain at better-for-you snack maker Sunnie.

CPG talent recruitment business unveiled a new slate of leadership of its own today, naming Rob Ganjon to succeed founder Josh Wand as CEO after 17 years in the role.

Discount grocery store chain ALDI U.S. has promoted COO Atty McGrath to the role of CEO; Thrive Market names ex-Amazon exec Scott Lescher as first-ever COO; and Fishwife founder Becca Millstein joins Firehook’s board of directors.

Instacart has named Chris Rogers as CEO, effective August 15, assuming the position from outgoing chief executive Fidji Simo. Rogers joined Instacart in 2019 and has served as its chief business officer since 2022.

Frozen plant-based Italian food producer Sunday Supper has appointed former Good Planet COO Spencer Oberg as CEO as it readies to launch a $2.5 million seed round.

In this People Moves: Campbell’s makes two key growth-area promotions, Thrive adds muscle to merchandising team, Baldor name new president and more.

Deep Indian Kitchen, the fastest-selling brand in natural frozen entrees, per SPINS, announced today it has appointed industry leader Brian Sorenson as its first chief sales officer. The appointment comes as the brand seeks to continue accelerating sales growth, having more than octupled sales over the past five years, and become an industry leader in global flavors.

Johnny Tran is stepping down as managing director of General Mills’ venture arm 301 INC after more than a decade with the Minneapolis-based company. Kristen Harvey will succeed him in the role.

Months after leading Sovos Brands through its $2.7 billion acquisition by the Campbell Soup Company, Chris Hall has joined better-for-you mac and cheese brand Goodles as CFO.