The importance of transformational business and technology initiatives cannot be underestimated in the consumer goods industry. That's why CGT is once again recognizing three consumer goods companies for excellence in supply chain, customer management and mid-market growth strategies.
The collection of winners are widely diverse: from small firms to global operations to academia. Some are located near P&G's global headquarters in Cincinnati, others are scattered around the world.
Over the last few years, with budgets slashed and resources limited, many CG companies have focused innovation efforts on mere line extensions or slight variations of existing concepts. But, there are exceptions. Here, CGT honors two companies that delivered truly revolutionary new products with 2012 Innovation Awards.
The program will honor 18 extraordinary young people who demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and show how they have made a meaningful contribution to their school or community.
Prior to joining the association in 2002 as managing director, the departing leader, who is pursuing other professional opportunities, held a leadership position with technology vendor OMI International and spent 25 years with Nabisco.
The award recipient led the development of a five-year People Strategy with initiatives focused on employee engagement, talent management, diversity and inclusion, leadership development and new technologies that help the company better manage its global workforce.