Corporate Strategy

Utz Brands Taps Jennifer Bentz for Marketing and Insights Role
Utz Brands has appointed former Clif Bar exec Jennifer Bentz its new executive vice president of insights, innovation and marketing services.
Helen of Troy’s Pegasus Restructure Marrying Operational Efficiencies With Personalization
Helen of Troy’s Project Pegasus global restructuring initiative is starting to bear fruit, according to company leaders, as the consumer goods company doubles down on finding operational efficiencies.

First Look: Kraft Heinz’s New HQ

The Kraft Heinz Company has relocated its Canadian headquarters as part of its bid to attract top talent and propel agility.
Kellogg Names Eric Firer New CIO of North America

Kellogg has named Eric Firer its new chief information officer for North America.
Mars Acquires Kevin’s Natural Foods

Mars has entered an agreement to purchase Kevin’s Natural Foods – a ready-to-eat food maker specializing in clean eating, Paleo options, and healthy sauces.
CIOs Still Want Bigger IT Teams Even As AI Marches On: Gartner

Most CIOs at large companies are growing their IT teams, according to Gartner, and are relaxing some requirements in order to fill their ranks.
Monster Picks Up Bang Energy Business

Monster Beverage is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of the Bang Energy business.
How to Find, Keep, Replace, and Reskill Talent

Angelique Bellmer Krembs, chief marketing officer at the A.Team, and David Jimenez, managing director CPG at Softtek, discuss gnawing talent gap issues and the recently released Future of Jobs 2023 report.
VF Corp Names Tech Leader Bracken Darrell New President and CEO

The company is tapping into the tech world for its latest big leadership move, appointing former Logitech head Bracken Darrell as its new president and CEO
Sustainable Doesn’t Always Mean Expensive: How Mars and The Container Store Are Weaving Greener Business

Panelists at a League of Leaders meeting last week at the Amazon Ads Building in New York brought rhetorical and real-world receipts to counter some of today's most common ESG concerns.