Strategy

In 2012,CGT first reported the fastest-growing consumer goods companies according to Fortune, which included three apparel companies, and one beverage company. Two years later, this list adds a couple more big CG names into the roster, including two powerhouse brands: Keurig and Under Armour.

Companies across all industries depend more and more on analytics and insights to run their businesses profitably. But, attracting, managing and retaining talented personnel to execute on those strategies is proving to be quite the challenge. This is not the case for consumer products heavyweight P&G, which has been at the top of its analytics game for 50 years now.

In this newly created position, the executive will be responsible for leading a team charged with the ongoing refinement of existing corporate initiatives and the development of additional strategies designed to elevate corporate performance and drive increased sales and profitability.

The two leaders each bring nearly 20 years of experience within the CPG industry from companies such as Kraft Foods, General Mills, Dole Food Company and Campbells.

The executive has over 15 years of general management experience in the consumer packaged goods industry across confections, beverage, food, and snacks.

The proposed acquisition will expand General Mills fast-growing natural and organic foods business, and has an aggregate value of approximately $820 million.

The report details important steps Mondelez International has made to meet key well-being metrics in the areas of mindful snacking, sustainability, communities and safety.

CGT is pleased to announce the 12 finalists for the 2014 Business & Technology Awards. Which one of three outstanding IT executives will be named CGT's 2014 CIO Of The Year? Plus, join us in October to find out which companies will take home awards for excellence in Supply Chain, Customer Management and SMB Market Growth.