Campbell's Shakes Up Snacks Leadership
The Campbell’s Company has revealed senior management changes. The CPG giant created a new executive role and named a new leader of the snacks division.
Chief Growth Officer Appointment
Janda Lukin, current SVP and chief marketing officer, snacks, has been named to the newly created role of chief growth officer, effective June 2.
In her role, Lukin will lead enterprise-wide growth strategies, elevate key commercial capabilities and drive growth through insights and analytics, enhanced consumer experience and activations, innovation and revenue growth management, according to a media release.
Lukin joined Campbell’s in 2016 and has since held several leadership roles, including VP of marketing for beverages and soup. She accelerated innovation across the snacks portfolio — which includes brands like Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm and Kettle Brand — by introducing a limited-edition model to drive growth and engagement. Before Campbell’s, she spent 14 years at Mondelez International, leading brands like Oreo and Chips Ahoy and launching belVita in the U.S., as well as holding roles at Kraft Foods.
Both executives will report to Campbell’s president and CEO Mick Beekhuizen and become members of the company’s operating committee and corporate officers.
New Snacks Division Leader
Elizabeth Duggan, currently SVP and general manager, Campbell’s Company of Canada, has been appointed president of the snacks division, effective May 12.
Mackenzie Davison, currently VP, marketing of Canada, will succeed Duggan.
In her new role, Duggan will oversee the long-term growth and margin expansion of the snacks division, including its brand portfolio and distribution network. Duggan will work closely with current snacks president Chris Foley during the transition.
Foley will remain with the company until July.
Duggan joined Campbell’s in 2019 to lead company strategy and transformation initiatives, later becoming SVP and general manager of its Canadian business. There, she oversaw product launches like limited-edition Goldfish and Kettle Brand air-fried chips. Her previous experience includes roles at McKinsey & Co. and as VP of operations at meal kit company Home Chef.
Chris Foley Departs
Chris Foley, who served as president of snacks since 2022, will leave the company after a 25-year career, beginning in 1999.
Prior to leading snacks, Foley served as president of the meals and beverages division from 2019-2022. Earlier in his career, Foley was CMO of snacks and held leadership roles in China and Australia.
Foley said, "After 25 incredible years, the time has come for me to move on. This company has been a place of growth and endless pride. I am deeply grateful for the talented teams, inspiring colleagues and the opportunity to contribute to such an iconic business.”
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