Consumer Brands Association Forms Committee With CPG Leaders for New CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has formed a search committee to recruit for a new president and CEO. David Chavern, who joined the organization in January 2023 and currently holds the role, will depart the organization on Aug. 1.
Stacy Papadopoulos, Consumer Brands’ COO and general counsel, will serve as interim CEO upon his departure until a successor is named.
The committee will be led by Billy Cyr, CEO, Freshpet. It also includes:
- Linda Rendle, CEO, The Clorox Company
- Mark Smucker, president and CEO, The J. M. Smucker Company
- Shane Grant, group deputy CEO Danone, CEO Americas and EVP dairy, plant-based and global sales, Danone
- Phil Schaffer, corporate SVP Henkel Consumer Brands, North America, Henkel
- Steve Presley, EVP and CEO, North America, Nestlé
- Monica Turner, president, North America, Procter & Gamble
- Tricia Wallwork, CEO, Milo’s Tea Company
- Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America
“The industry’s commitment to Consumer Brands is strong. The organization will continue to play a critical role in advocating for the interests of one the largest and most important industries in our economy — and the association is well positioned for continued growth and impact,” said Rendle, who also serves as chair of Consumer Brands, in a statement. “The incredible team currently in place will carry its momentum forward as we begin the process of identifying a new leader who is equipped to take the organization to new heights.”
“As we embark on the search for Consumer Brands’ next president and CEO, we are committed to finding a visionary leader who will build upon the association’s continued success and membership growth,” said Cyr. “Consumer Brands is essential in helping America’s most loved and trusted brands meet consumer needs and deliver quality, safe and affordable products.”
The search will be led by Leslie Hortum at executive search firm Spencer Stuart.