Personnel Moves

Coca-Cola Makes Leadership Changes

The beverage company has revamped its senior leadership to support long-term strategic plans.

Stanley Black & Decker Extends Outdoor Portfolio with MTD Buy

The company will acquire a 20% stake in MTD Products, extending an existing commercial relationship that includes the manufacture of outdoor products under the Craftsman brand.

Levi Strauss Eyes Innovation with Executive Changes

Merging the retail and e-commerce functions is one way the classic jeans brand is seeking to refit the company for growth.

Adobe Adds B2B Chops with Marketo Acquisition

Acquisition of Marketo's business-to-business marketing platform will help Adobe deliver better customer experiences.

Symphony RetailAI Names Chief Customer Officer

Arnaud Gauthier will be responsible for sales, services and customer success across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Smucker Ships Off Doughboy, Other Brands to Hometown Foods

Investor-backed Hometown Foods now owns the Pillsbury, Funfetti, Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White baking brands.

Serta Sleeps Easier Online with Tuft & Needle Purchase

A deal for the e-commerce upstart will expand Serta Simmons' direct-to-consumer offerings while also creating operational efficiencies.

Andersen Sells Secondary Brands to Ply Gem

The $190 million sale to acquisition-minded Ply Gem lets Andersen focus on its flagship and specialty brands.

Facebook Taps Lucio as CMO

CGT 'CMO of the Year' finalist Antonio Lucio is leaving HP, Inc. to join the social media giant.

Nestlé Waters Names New CMO

Former cereal marketer Yumi Clevenger-Lee replaces CGT's 2016 "CMO of the Year" Antonio Sciuto in the role.

Avon Appoints Digital Board Officers

Benedetto Conversano has joined Avon as chief digital and information technology officer to lead the company's digital strategy.

CIO of Year Manjit Singh Moves to Toyota

The exec moves from Clorox to help the automaker drive innovation and digital transformation.

EY Names Spins' Olson an 'Entrepreneur of the Year'

EY's award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Campbell’s Names Palmieri Chief Marketing Officer

Former SC Johnson executive Diego Palmieri will lead marketing for U.S. meals and beverages.