Corporate Strategy

Consumer Brands Association Taps Clorox CEO Linda Rendle as Chair of Board
Rendle has been a member of the Consumer Brands board since 2020. Mark Smucker, chair of the board, president, and CEO of The J.M. Smucker Co., will also serve as vice chair of the board effective January 1. Get details of the new appointments.
Diageo Taps Clif Bar and Tyson Exec Sally Grimes to Lead as CEO
Diageo, which owns Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, is bolstering its executive leadership team, naming Sally Grimes to the role of chief executive officer and Claudia Schubert to president and chief operating officer of North America.

Anna Mohl Named CEO of Nestlé Health Science

Anna Mohl has been appointed CEO of Nestlé Health Science, effective Jan. 1.
Tim Cofer To Move Into CEO Role at Keurig Dr Pepper

Tim Cofer will assume the CEO role at Keurig Dr Pepper next year as part of a planned succession to KDP CEO Bob Gamgort.
Beam Suntory Names Hernán Tabah New SVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Beam Suntory has appointed Hernán Tabah as its SVP and chief digital and technology officer.
Stoli Group Taps Andreas Sigl For Newly Created CMO Role

The spirits and wines company has appointed its new CMO. Get the details.
The Hershey Company Creates First CTO, Names Deepak Bhatia to the Role

The Hershey Company is looking to dive deeper into analytics and automation, introducing its first-ever chief technology officer to its executive leadership team. Deepak Bhatia will be taking on the role.
Bacardi Continues to Ride the Mezcal Wave With Ilegal Acquisition

Bacardi has announced its purchase of Ilegal Mezcal, enhancing its brand presence within the rapidly growing super-premium Mezcal category.
Tech Transformation Video: Jeannette Chantalat of Kimberly-Clark On Cross-Functional Innovation

Learn how Kimberly-Clark works cross-functionally and with its retail partners to more accurately measure the impact of sustainable innovation.
J.M. Smucker to Purchase Hostess Brands in $5.6 Billion Deal

The food giant is set to acquire Hostess Brands, a maker of sweet snacks including Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and Ho Hos.