8 CG Execs Make PRWeek's 40 Under 40 List

PRWeek's 2016 "40 Under 40" List, is an award that honors 40 professionals under age 40 who are making outstanding contributions to the communications industry and are viewed as emerging leaders. The specialist magazine published by Haymarket Media, has named eight consumer goods industry executives to this list from companies like Mattel, Starbucks, ConAgra Foods and more.

According to its website, “With PR and communications forging a bigger and more strategic role on the marcomms stage, these innovators in creativity and influence are ideally positioned to guide the industry toward a new horizon.” Without further adieu, CGT presents an excerpt of the individuals making an impact on the consumer goods industry:

1. Michelle Chidoni, VP, global brand communications, Mattel, 33

2. Haley Drage, Director, global brand communications, Starbucks, 39

3. Lanie Friedman, Director, brand communication, ConAgra Foods, 37

4. Joseph Hathaway, Executive communications specialist, Bayer, 28

5. MacKay Jimeson, Senior director of corporate affairs, Pfizer, 36

6. Casey DePalma McCartney, Senior manager of digital engagement and PR, Unilever, 35

7. Jessica Merz, Director, global corporate communications, Bacardi-Martini, 39

8. Tara Rush, SVP, chief corporate relations officer, Heineken USA, 37


Click here to read the full “40 Under 40” list from PRWeek.