Personnel Moves

Brendan Whitworth has been named president of North American and CEO of Anheuser-Busch, effective July 1. He will succeed Michael Doukeris, who’s stepping up to global CEO of AB InBev.

Mishra, previously chief strategy officer, will oversee the United States, Canada and Latin America businesses, marking a new regional structure for the company.

With close to 30 years of experience supporting the business needs of retailers and CPG brands, the newly appointed executive will lead the company’s product management and marketing organizations.

The newly appointed CEO will have oversight of both the Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian West beauty businesses for Coty, with plans for an omnichannel approach, and DTC platform.

The new marketing lead has more than two decades of CG marketing and product innovation experience, most recently in the role of general manager, marketing, for Reckitt.

Conagra, which last month tapped Coca-Cola’s ranks for its new chief strategy officer, has now turned to a Unilever exec for its new executive VP and chief supply chain officer.

Michel Doukeris will take the helm as CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev July 1, succeeding Carlos Brito.

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