Corporate Strategy

Acosta Names Derek Bowen President of Marketing Services
Bowen brings more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience to the role, where he’ll work with Acosta's leadership team to develop an integrated suite of services and solutions for consumer goods companies.
Mars Picks Up Kind
Mars, Inc. is acquiring snack company Kind North America, extending a three-year partnership between the two companies.

Greg Hall Joins HanesBrands as Chief Consumer Officer

Greg Hall is joining HanesBrands as chief consumer officer, departing Walmart to join a fellow alumnus.
Clif Bar Names Rizal Hamdallah Its 1st Chief Innovation Officer

Most recently global chief innovation officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Hamdallah will be tasked with leading Clif Bar’s product development and business models.
Nestle Names Bernard Meunier Head of Sales & Marketing Strategic Business Units

Nestle SA made two additions to its executive board, reflecting the importance of two core businesses.
Kimberly-Clark Shakes Up Leadership to Accelerate Global Business Strategy

The executive leadership changes announced to take effect Nov. 1, 2020; while Achal Agarwal intends to retire after 40-year career.
Nielsen to Sell Global Connect Business for $2.7B

Advent, in partnership with former TransUnion CEO Jim Peck, will accelerate Nielsen Global Connect's transformation and support its continued innovation in consumer and market measurement
Rawlings Picks Up Easton

Rawlings Sporting Goods and Easton Diamond Sports have entered into a definitive agreement for Rawlings to acquire Easton.
Nielsen Global Consumer Business Rebranding as NielsenIQ

Consumer goods data and analytics provider Nielsen’s Global Consumer Business unveiled a new brand identity that includes a new company name and logo.
Keurig Dr Pepper Restructures; Makes Strides on Sustainable Packaging Goals

The beverage company made a series of leadership changes that include several executive members assuming new responsibilities.