Personnel Moves

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.  

Franks will be responsible for operations in all of the company’s global markets, including driving unified growth as Godiva expands into new channels and categories.

Nielsen Holdings is bolstering its executive ranks with a trio of appointments, including the addition of Sean Cohan from A+E Networks.

Marketing tech provider Aki Technologies has developed its first division dedicated solely to consumer packaged goods.

3M is restructuring its organization in a move that reduces approximately 1,500 positions, spanning all business groups, functions and geographies.

The new role will have oversight over the company's digital transformation efforts and building new capabilities to advance innovation and speed to market.

After 15 years, James V. Stammer is stepping down to pursue other interests.