Personnel Moves

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Jason Gowans has joined Levi Strauss & Co. as the company’s first chief digital officer, marking the next move in the company’s bid to elevate its digital commerce strategy.  

The company has tapped Sherene Jagla to take on the new role of chief demand officer, as Impossible Foods prepares to grow.

The move aligns with the company’s previously announced plans to further invest in its e-commerce and consumer data capabilities.   

David Foster has been named CIO of Colgate-Palmolive, replacing the retiring Mike Crowe. 

Tyson Foods has named Coca-Cola’s chief marketing officer, Melanie Boulden, as their new EVP and chief growth officer. Boulden will take up the role starting February 6, 2023.

Consumer goods companies are getting savvier when it comes to recruiting and retaining their top digital and tech talent, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for anyone.

Rotem-Wildeman previously served as global head of R&D at Godiva Chocolatier and spent 18 years with PepsiCo in global R&D leadership roles across beverages and food.

Luxury cosmetics brand Patrick Ta has tapped a former LOréal CFO, Paul Parikh, as their new chief operating officer. 

In the role, Goodwin will lead the company’s product innovation acceleration and expand global delivery.

Kraft Heinz has tapped former Diageo CPO Janelle Orozco for the role of North America region chief procurement officer.

Hormel Foods has named Scott Aakre SVP of its new consumer insights and innovation center of excellence, known as Brand Fuel.