Comings & Goings: September 2016

Brand Marketers 

Fitbit, San Francisco

Former Walgreens executive Adam Pellegrini joins the company as vice president of digital health. In his new role, Pellegrini will harness the power of Fitbit’s products, software and services to help create better clinical health outcomes while identifying new revenue opportunities for the company as well as build on the momentum Fitbit has had to date with disease management, insurance, and wellness programs. Pellegrini joins Fitbit from Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he served as VP of digital health.

Starbucks, Seattle

The company hired Leanne Fremar as senior vice president, executive creative director. In her new role, Fremar will lead the creative development of all Starbucks global brand initiatives and marketing campaigns including digital creative and packaging. She will report to Sharon Rothstein, Starbucks global chief marketing officer. Most recently, Fremar served as Under Armour’s SVP, executive creative director, for its women’s and concept divisions.

Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta

Longtime Coca-Cola marketer Emmanuel Seuge is leaving the manufacturer to start his own company investing in startups, according to Ad Age. He was most recently senior vice president of content marketing.

Coty, New York

The company appointed Camillo Pane chief executive officer. His appointment will be effective following Coty’s acquisition of Procter & Gamble’s beauty business, expected to occur in October 2016.

Retailers

Hy-Vee, West Des Moines, Iowa

The retailer promoted senior vice presidents Jeremy Gosch and Donna Tweeten to executive vice presidents. Gosch, formerly SVP and chief merchandising officer, was named EVP, strategy and chief merchandising officer. Tweeten, formerly SVP and chief marketing officer, was promoted to EVP and chief marketing officer.

Target, Minneapolis

Former Apple veteran Ben Cook joins the company as senior vice president, global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. In his new role, Cook will lead the optimization of Target’s inbound and outbound supply chain processes, including carrier transportation and last-mile delivery. He’ll also oversee inventory allocation and replenishment, merchandise planning operations and global logistics. Prior to joining Target, Cook served as director, logistics and supply chain strategy, for Apple.

Please send information regarding personnel appointments to managing editor Cyndi Loza at [email protected]