International Business

Veteran footwear and apparel executive Gregg Ribatt has been named CEO of Crocs, Inc. and is expected to join the company in late January 2015.

From acquisitions and divestitures to name changes and new leadership appointments, 2013 was full of memorable moments. This annual list of the top publicly traded consumer goods companies provides a snapshot of organizations that succeeded in upping their growth games.

The 25-year consumer packaged goods industry veteran most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Franchise Relations & Transformation for Coca-Cola North America Group.

The acquisition of Bevyz adds unique and complementary technology and research and development capabilities as Keurig Green Mountain gears up to launch its Keurig Cold platform in the fall of 2015.

Created in 2002, the Innov brand created through this joint venture has not met the development expected by both partners.

The newly appointed EVP, Global Categories and Operations, and CEO for PepsiCo Europe, are expected to further strengthen the companys management team.

The acquisition gives Talenti an unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint and reach more consumers.

With more than 20 years' experience at British American Tobacco, Marc Van Herreweghe was most recently BAT Group Head of Manufacturing, Innovations Design & Development with responsibility for 45 factories in 40 different countries.