International Business

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Sandra MacQuillan to the newly created position of SVP, Global Supply Chain -- she will be joining the company in the second quarter.

The innovation engine for many companies is clearly sputtering. While improving consumer insight and portfolio management discipline is a clear necessity, Accenture believes equal focus should be put on improving R&D operations to become more effective and efficient.

Global brewer Molson Coors Europe has selected Symphony EYC Assortment Management to compete more effectively by utilizing insights from performance data to generate sales opportunities for its retailer partners.

J.M. Smucker Co. revealed a series of key executive promotions that will position the company for continued growth and success following its recent acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.

SC Johnson will acquire Deb Group, a global industrial company focused on hygiene and skin care systems for the industrial, commercial, healthcare and food markets.

Over the last few years technology solution and service providers have been trying to become increasingly industry focused. This has manifested itself in different ways, from lip-service messaging changes, expensive re-branding exercises to full-fledged organizational restructuring along industry verticals.

The new candidate comes most recently from J. Crew and Saks Incorporated, and will focus on Avon's turnaround including driving sustainable and profitable growth.

Cole Haan will open its Innovation & Sports Lifestyle Design Center at its global headquarters in Greenland, New Hampshire, enabling the brand to aggressively expand its offering of ZeroGrand products for men and women.