Personnel Moves

David Foster has been named CIO of Colgate-Palmolive, replacing the retiring Mike Crowe. 

Tyson Foods has named Coca-Cola’s chief marketing officer, Melanie Boulden, as their new EVP and chief growth officer. Boulden will take up the role starting February 6, 2023.

Rotem-Wildeman previously served as global head of R&D at Godiva Chocolatier and spent 18 years with PepsiCo in global R&D leadership roles across beverages and food.

Consumer goods companies are getting savvier when it comes to recruiting and retaining their top digital and tech talent, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for anyone.

Luxury cosmetics brand Patrick Ta has tapped a former LOréal CFO, Paul Parikh, as their new chief operating officer. 

In the role, Goodwin will lead the company’s product innovation acceleration and expand global delivery.

Kraft Heinz has tapped former Diageo CPO Janelle Orozco for the role of North America region chief procurement officer.

Hormel Foods has named Scott Aakre SVP of its new consumer insights and innovation center of excellence, known as Brand Fuel.