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Deckers Brands has appointed David Lafitte to COO, beginning February 2, 2015. Mr. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel, and will replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired in January 2015.

Yogurt maker Chobani announced it will name a new chief executive to replace its founder and may appoint its acting president, a turnaround expert from private equity firm TPG.

These promotions follow the Sept. 18, 2014, announcement of Benno Dorer's promotion to CEO, which is effective Nov. 20, 2014, and the decision of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Lifestyle, Household and Global Operating Functions George Roeth to retire from the company effective Jan. 2, 2015.

CGT shines a spotlight on the consumer goods executives that made the 2014 list, like Indra Nooyi, who celebrates her 10^th anniversary on this guide to extraordinary icons and leaders, groundbreakers and ceiling crashers who command the world stage.

Starbucks announces a new leadership structure that positions the company to leverage its assets and operations, and gain maximum benefit from the retail, consumer, mobile and digital shifts currently underway in the global marketplace.

The new GUESS app merges social loyalty with traditional loyalty by rewarding brand ambassador customers for extending GUESS campaigns and promotions through their social networks.

The new CEO comes after Christine Day stepped down, who served the company during an embarrassing sheer-pants quality problem and controversial remarks made by founder Chip Wilson.

The brand bolsters its senior executive team with two new additions, continuing its drive for expanded international and domestic growth.