Personnel Moves

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.

The German consumer goods company has named Philipp Schaffer its new corporate senior VP and regional head of Henkel Consumer Brands, North America.

Spirits company Pernod Ricard named Colin Kavanagh to the role, which focuses on consumer-centric and digital transformation.

Kris Licht is taking on the role of CEO at Reckitt beginning October 1, replacing Nicandro Durante, who has held the position since October 2022.

The addition of Cornock was part of a trio of new hires that also included consumer goods industry veterans Ted McCormick as CFO and Geralyn Breig as president, North America. 

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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) has named Greg Park as VP of transformation and innovation.

The food and beverage giant is bolstering its executive leadership team, tapping Carlos Abrams-Rivera as chief executive officer.