Corporate Strategy

Kronos and Ultimate Software to Merge
Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software have entered into a definitive merger agreement to form one of the world’s largest cloud companies.
Dean Foods Selling ‘Substantial’ Portion of Operation to Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America will acquire 44 of the Dean Foods’ fluid and frozen facilities in a stalking horse bid, as well as the real estate, inventory, equipment, and all other assets necessary to operate them.

Nielsen Adds Sean Cohan, Promotes Peter Bradbury & Karthik Rao

Nielsen Holdings is bolstering its executive ranks with a trio of appointments, including the addition of Sean Cohan from A+E Networks.
Former Eyeview Sales VP to Lead Aki’s New CPG Division

Marketing tech provider Aki Technologies has developed its first division dedicated solely to consumer packaged goods.
General Mills Adds Chief Digital & Technology Officer Role

The new role will have oversight over the company's digital transformation efforts and building new capabilities to advance innovation and speed to market.
3M Restructures & Cuts 1,500 Positions; Ramps up Mask Production for Coronavirus

3M is restructuring its organization in a move that reduces approximately 1,500 positions, spanning all business groups, functions and geographies.
PDC Beauty & Wellness Co. Names New CEO

After 15 years, James V. Stammer is stepping down to pursue other interests.
Anheuser Busch InBev Boosts Service Process in Brewery Support Locations

Anheuser Busch InBev is equipping three of its Zone Brewery Support locations with XMReality’s remote guidance in order to further improve technical support throughout its global breweries.
GSK Separating into 2 Companies

Global pharmaceutical and healthcare company GSK is undertaking a two-year plan to split itself in two.
FTC Halts Sale of Harry’s, Inc. to Edgewell Personal Care

Harry’s Co-founders express disappointment in the agency’s decision to stop the potential $1.37 billion merger for the consumer shaving space.