Personnel Moves

The new exec will play a key role in the company’s efforts to expand into new categories like frozen foods and refrigerated deli, and enter such new channels as convenience and foodservice.

The moves are projected to save $200 and $230 million by the end of 2022, with about 60% of this stemming from the headcount reductions.

Polit will oversee the snack company’s global information technology solutions, reporting to executive vice president and chief financial officer Luca Zaramella.

The new head is tasked with leading such brands as Goldfish, Milano, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, Kettle Brand, Cape Cod, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps and Late July.

Dayapatra was most recently MD and director of delivery for advanced technology centers in India at Accenture.

Emmanuel Babeau has joined Philip Morris International as chief financial officer, replacing Martin King.

Coty, which counts such brands as Covergirl, Max Factor, Adidas and Clairol under its umbrella, is currently exploring the sale of its professional beauty division.

The PepsiCo brand added the role in order to grow usage among its current customers and penetrate the households of non-users in the United States.