Post Consumer Brands Names Chief Marketing Officer

Post Consumer Brands has named Claudine Patel as its next chief marketing officer. Patel will lead the strategy, integration and execution of brand marketing across paid, owned, earned and shared channels, as well as innovation for the company's portfolio of cereal brands. Patel will report to Chief Growth Officer Tom "TD" Dixon.

"Claudine is a highly progressive and growth-focused marketing leader who brings a proven track record of success to our team," said Dixon. "Her extensive global experience driving brand strategies, building consumer-powered creative campaigns and partnerships, and launching breakthrough innovation will help us further unlock the full potential of our brands."

"I'm thrilled to join the talented team at Post Consumer Brands," Patel said. "I look forward to working together to build on the company's strong foundation, deepen our brands' relevance and connections with consumers, and inspire fresh thinking and new ways to deliver on our business goals."

Patel has more than two decades of consumer goods marketing and product innovation experience, most recently in the role of general manager, marketing, for Reckitt Benckiser Group Health North America, where she led all marketing, digital and innovation efforts for the company's OTC and personal care portfolio, including brands like Mucinex, Clearasil and Delsym. She also has held marketing leadership roles in North America and Asia at the Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods (Mondelez International) and Kellogg's.