International Business

Mary Beth West has been appointed executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO) of Kraft Foods Inc., effective immediately.

EDS, a global technology services provider, announces an expanded agreement with SAP AG whereby SAP will support EDS in the strategic expansion of its global SAP application-based consulting practice.

Kraft Foods Inc. signed final agreements to acquire the global biscuit business of Groupe Danone for EUR 5.3 billion in cash subject to purchase price adjustments.

Diageo announces a strategic alliance between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Ciroc vodka.

Mary Beth West has been appointed executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO) of Kraft Foods Inc., effective immediately.

Nike Inc. reaches agreement on an all-cash offer to acquire Umbro plc, a United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand.

The Board of Directors of The Stanley Works announces the election of a new member, Carlos M. Cardoso, president and chief executive officer of Kennametal Inc.

T3Ci formally announces the appointment of Cedric Guyot as the new vice president of Marketing. Guyot will report to Jonathan Golovin, chairman & CEO, T3Ci.