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Wellness Pet Company Taps Former Mars Petcare Exec, Olivier Fleurot, as SVP of Technical Services
Wellness Pet Company has appointed Olivier Fleurot, Ph.D., a former leader at Mars Petcare and S.C. Johnson & Son, as the senior vice president of technical services.
Newell Brands Restructures to ‘Unlock Operational Efficiencies’
The company said it would be initiating an organizational realignment in order to strengthen front-end commercial capabilities, unlock operational efficiencies, reduce costs and complexity, and free up funds for other investments.

Conair Names Kristie Juster President & CEO

Kristie Juster will be leading Conair as its new president and CEO. She takes on the role on January 8, replacing Ron Diamond, who held the position since 2018.
Nissin Foods Names Brian Huff New CEO and President

Nissin Foods has announced the appointment of former Kellogg’s exec Brian Huff as president and CEO, effective immediately. Huff takes over from Mike Price, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2018.
Build/Buy, Pause/Play: Scaling the Future of AI in Retail and CPG Is Complicated

Roughly one year after ChatGPT’s oxygen-sucking public debut, the retail and consumer goods industry is grappling with a host of evolving challenges in the use, adoption, and scaling of artificial intelligence.
General Mills Unveils Key Leadership Changes in Line With Brand-Bolstering Enterprise Plan

The appointments are part of the company’s enterprise strategy, Accelerate, which focuses on brand building, targeted innovation, and increased investments in growth initiatives.
Sense of Urgency: 3 Things CMOs Need On Their 2024 To-Do List

It’s not surprising that readying for artificial intelligence is at the top of the checklist for marketers, but are today’s CMOs prioritizing the right skills to achieve their AI-fueled initiatives?
Amazon’s New Robot, Titan, Lifts Pressure Off Bulk-Item Fulfillment

Titan, Amazon’s latest mobile robot, is taking the weight off employees by streamlining product hauling, introducing operational efficiencies, and adding an extra layer of safety.
Mike McLaughlin to Lead Business Transformation at Southern Glazer’s as CTO

Spirits beverage distributor Southern Glazer’s is initiating a digital transformation called North Star, being led by a new chief transformation officer, Mike McLaughlin.
J.M. Smucker Restructures and Expands Bryan Hutson’s Scope

The J. M. Smucker Co. is restructuring and aligning its information services function under CFO Tucker Marshall.

Wellness Pet Company Taps Former Mars Petcare Exec, Olivier Fleurot, as SVP of Technical Services

Newell Brands Restructures to ‘Unlock Operational Efficiencies’

Conair Names Kristie Juster President & CEO

Nissin Foods Names Brian Huff New CEO and President

Build/Buy, Pause/Play: Scaling the Future of AI in Retail and CPG Is Complicated

General Mills Unveils Key Leadership Changes in Line With Brand-Bolstering Enterprise Plan

Sense of Urgency: 3 Things CMOs Need On Their 2024 To-Do List

Amazon’s New Robot, Titan, Lifts Pressure Off Bulk-Item Fulfillment

Mike McLaughlin to Lead Business Transformation at Southern Glazer’s as CTO

J.M. Smucker Restructures and Expands Bryan Hutson’s Scope