Corporate Governance

In her monthly column, Lora Cecere reveals what it takes to get consumer goods companies unstuck and lead business and technology transformation in the industry.

The new CEO previously served as chief executive of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle.

CG companies are in need of an overhaul. Historically, it was logical to structure a multinational's operations on the basis of geography, but this way of working is no longer fit for purpose due to factors such as globalization and different levels of digital maturity. At the same time, companies now require much more sophisticated approaches to engage and excite their customers.

The SC Johnson Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Research Tower opens to the public, for the first time ever, on May 2, 2014.

This announcement comes after a pending agreement for Hillshire to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $6.6 billion.

A TPM implementation can seem like a daunting, never-ending process. But snacks manufacturer Popcorn, Indiana successfully completed implementation of the AFS TradePro TPM system in a scant 60 days.

This sale represents one of the final steps in reshaping Unilever's portfolio in North America to deliver sustainable growth.

Unilever announces the launch of The Unilever Foundry, a platform that will provide a single entry-point for innovative start-ups seeking to partner with Unilever.