Corporate Strategy

Amy’s Kitchen Taps CPG Veterans Mel Cash and Leanne Molter to Help Lead Company Transformation
Amy’s Kitchen says it is embarking on a new chapter of innovation and transformation, and as a result, has hired Mel Cash to lead the company’s sales and marketing strategies as its chief growth officer, and has promoted Leanne Molter to CFO, which will include IT oversight.
HanesBrands Selling off Champion Brand to Authentic for $1.2 Billion
HanesBrands is offloading its global Champion brand, which is being acquired by Authentic Brands Group in a $1.2 billion deal.

Schwan's Company Names Brian Schiegg New CEO

Schwan's Company, the manufacturer for brands like Red Baron, Tony's, Hearth & Fire, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima, and Freschetta pizza, has a new leader at the helm.
Keurig Dr Pepper Expands DSD Operations With Kalil Bottling Acquisition

The acquisition, said CEO Tim Cofer, will strengthen the company’s national DSD capabilities. Learn more.
Meghan Knoll Returns to Bark in New Chief DTC Officer Role

Knoll will be taking on the new role of chief direct-to-consumer officer, tasked with leading accelerated DTC growth. Learn more.
CPG Supply Chain Sees Value Prop Dip: Gartner

Once the most popular kid in the room, the consumer products supply chain is finding itself a tad less appreciated in the C-suite.
Instant Pot Taps Zsuzsa Leber as EVP of Marketing Amid Brand Overhaul

The appointment is part of the company’s recent larger leadership expansion and rebranding efforts. Learn more.
Hain Celestial Names Chris Jenkins to New Global Head of Impact Role

Health and wellness consumer goods company The Hain Celestial Group has hired Chris Jenkins as its global head of impact, a new role in which Jenkins will oversee the company’s global growth strategy with a focus on sustainability and wellness initiatives.
Campbell Soup Company Shakes Up Supply Chain

Campbell Soup Company is transforming its supply chain, consolidating efforts and investing in select plants to increase efficiency and drive business growth.
How Happy Products Is Marrying Magic With Rigor for Startup Success

CGT chatted with Happy Products co-founder to learn how they're currently navigating two eternal CPG questions: How do you marry startup magic with the foundation to scale? And what do you bring to the table for your retail partners that’s a little special?