The new CIO will lead The Hershey Companys Global Information Services Department, including developing global technology strategies that support the companys growth in key emerging markets around the world.
The Brookside product line is primarily sold in the U.S. and Canada, and annual net sales of the business are approximately $85 million Canadian dollars.
John P. Bilbrey has more than 30 years of global consumer packaged goods experience at companies like Mission Foods, Danone Waters of North America and Procter & Gamble.
During Dave West's tenure as CEO, Hershey accelerated top and bottom-line growth. In his new position, he is expected to lead Del Monte in the next phase of its development and growth.
Kraft's proposed and subsequently rejected $16 billion offer for Cadbury may trigger rival offers. Which company has the biggest chance at winning the Cadbury prize? Bloggers reveal their opinions here.
The 2009 Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit came to a close Wednesday afternoon, leaving the almost 200 consumer goods executives in attendance with a little more insight into customer-facing trends and topics.
