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Current CEO Gary M. Rodkin has informed the ConAgra Foods Board of Directors of his intention to retire at the end of the companys fiscal year in May 2015.

The investment, to be made over the next six years, increases its total announced investment in Africa to $17 billion from 2010 to 2020.

As Targets new CEO, Brian Cornells top priorities will be accelerating the companys performance and advancing Targets omnichannel evolution.

Bill Simon's successor, Greg Foran, joined the company in October 2011 and became President and CEO of Walmart China in March 2012.

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The new entity will allow Coty to consolidate the distribution of its products and ensure a cohesive marketing strategy throughout the United Arab Emirates.

The new CEO comes after Christine Day stepped down, who served the company during an embarrassing sheer-pants quality problem and controversial remarks made by founder Chip Wilson.