Corporate Strategy

Kinaxis has signed an agreement to acquire AI solutions provider Rubikloud in a $60 million all-cash deal that’s expected to close within 60 days.

Shortly after announcing its new president of North America, Edgewell Personal Care Company released details on additional executive appointments.

HanesBrands has named Stephen Bratspies its new CEO, replacing the retiring Gerald Evans.

Barry Callebaut intends to use the acquisition to establish a direct presence and manufacturing capacity in the growing Australian market.

The new lead brings e-commerce, omnichannel innovation and retail digitization experience to the role, letting the interim CEO shift back to global chief commercial officer of the CPG giant.

Companies that haven’t done the legwork in diversity and inclusion may be better served to first keep their mouths closed and their ears open when it comes to publicly reacting to the death of George Floyd, say those experienced in helping brands manage through conflict.