Corporate Strategy

Vikram Somaya Named Chief Data & Analytics Officer of Kenvue
Kenvue, which manufactures such brands as Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena, has named Vikram Somaya as chief data and analytics officer.
Keurig Dr Pepper Expands ELT: Gorli To Lead U.S. Refreshments, Panayiotou Named CMO, Cronican Promoted to Chief Customer Officer
Keurig Dr Pepper has made several changes to its executive leadership team. The company has hired Eric Gorli as president of its U.S. refreshment beverages business; Drew Panayiotou will be taking on the chief marketing officer role; and Sean Cronican has been named chief customer officer.

Hershey Leadership Shuffle: Archambault and Villasenor To Lead Confection and Salty Snacks, CEO Buck To Exit

The Hershey Company has named Andrew Archambault president of its U.S. confection business and Veronica Villasenor president of its salty snacks division as part of recent leadership shifts. Learn more.
Flowers Foods To Purchase Simple Mills

Flowers Foods is set to acquire Simple Mills, a better-for-you snack company. Get the details.
Dole Names Mike Secor As VP of Marketing, Americas

Dole Packaged Foods recently named a new vice president of marketing, Americas, hiring Mike Secor for the role after Nora Witt retired in November of 2024.
CGT’s SVP, Group Director Eric Savitch Named 2025 Top Retail Expert

Eric Savitch, SVP, group director, for the Consumer Goods Technology, Path to Purchase Institute, and Progressive Grocer brands, has been named a 2025 Rethink Retail Top Retail Expert.
Southern Glazer’s Grows Distribution Network With Horizon Acquisition

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is expanding its distribution network with the acquisition of Horizon Beverage Group, a New England-based alcohol distribution company across the wine, spirits, and beer categories.
Coca-Cola Names Henrique Braun EVP & COO

The Coca-Cola Company has named an executive vice president and chief operating officer to oversee all of the company’s operating units. Get the details.
Hershey on the Hunt for U.S. Confectionary Leader as Michael Del Pozzo Departs

The Hershey Company is in the process of identifying a new leader for its U.S. confection business. Get the details.
4 Ways to Make Your IT Teams More Curious

Learn the four ways to make IT teams more curious to foster a collaborative innovation mindset that drives business growth.