Corporate Strategy

Barry Callebaut intends to use the acquisition to establish a direct presence and manufacturing capacity in the growing Australian market.

The new lead brings e-commerce, omnichannel innovation and retail digitization experience to the role, letting the interim CEO shift back to global chief commercial officer of the CPG giant.

Companies that haven’t done the legwork in diversity and inclusion may be better served to first keep their mouths closed and their ears open when it comes to publicly reacting to the death of George Floyd, say those experienced in helping brands manage through conflict.

In addition expanding its digital capabilities to accommodate the consumer shift to e-commerce, the company is also exploring third-party relationships to expand its manufacturing capacity.

Panasonic’s recent equity investment in Blue Yonder gives it a 20% minority ownership stake and one seat on the Blue Yonder board of directors.

The new senior VP and CSCO will be tasked with procurement, manufacturing, transportation, continuous improvement, sustainability, and quality, safety and regulatory operations on the global level.