Formerly chief integration officer for Nestlé Business Excellence in North America, Tom Smith will now oversee Nestlé Waters North America's U.S. sales operations.
Chobani's Peter McGuinness was recognized for his accomplishments in building brand strategy, marketing innovation, experiential programs, digital/social outreach, public relations and a media-grabbing retail cafe.
Tiesta Tea is not a traditional consumer goods company — although its knack for scoring distribution deals with the likes of Target would make any old-school CPG envious.