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LiqueursLondon. Change at the top of the Diageo Group
CFO Mikells returns to US after six years in the role
The alcohol firm has announced that Kathryn Mikells will return to the US at the end of June after almost six years in the role. Meanwhile, Lavanya Chandrashekar, the current CFO of Diageo North America... more
PeopleGiulio De Masi is new CEO of Enervit
The manager has experience in Artsana, Nestlé, Bistefani, Sara Lee and Kellog's
News in Enervit, a company operating in the sports food supplement and functional nutrition market. From Monday 11 January Giulio De Masi took on the role of general manager of the commercial area. He... more
PeopleEridania Italia (Cristan Union) appoints the new general manager
Alessio Bruschetta is part of the group since 2014
Eridania Italia, starting from 1 January 2021, has a new General Manager, in the person of Alessio Bruschetta. “It is with immense pleasure and honor that I welcome this opportunity", said Bruschetta, "... more
PeopleBurger King, Alessandro Lazzaroni is the new Italian country manager
He launched Domino's Pizza in Italy
The news is not yet official but, according to EFA News, the group of Italian franchisees has just been informed: Alessandro Lazzaroni , current manager of Domino's Pizza, becomes Burger King's... more
ForeignMcDonald's hires a new chief diversity officer
Reginald Miller will become the company's head of equity and diversity inclusion
McDonald's has hired a new chief diversity officer. From November 9, Reginald Miller will become the company's global head of equity and diversity inclusion. Miller was previously the Head of Diversity... more
Economy and financeMichal Ron (Sace) elected president of the Berne Union
The challenge: to find strategies to support exporters and banks in our economic context
Michal Ron , Sace's chief International officer, was elected president of the Berne Union (International Union of Export Credit and Investment Insurers). The non-profit association currently represents... more
Economy and financeCth of the Ferrero Group acquires Fox's Biscuits
It will incorporate two manufacturing plants in Kirkham and Batley, UK
Cth, a Belgian holding affiliated with the Ferrero group, announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire the Fox's and private label biscuits business, including some important historical... more
PeopleNestlé Waters CEO elected Efbw president
Muriel Lienau to head the European bottled water federation for the next 2 years
The European bottled water federation (Efbw) has elected Muriel Lienau , CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (Emena), as new president for the next two years. Lienau heads... more
WinesRiccardo Cotarella signs the Eisacktaler Kellerei wines
A consultancy to enhance the territory and create new labels
Riccardo Cotarella , one of the best known Italian oenologists, will sign the wines of the Eisacktaler Kellerei Eisack Valley winery, and will cover the role of consultant starting from the current harvest... more
PeopleValentina Massa elected new Effpa president
The MD of Italian Dalma Mangimi
The General Assembly of the Effpa (the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association) elected Valentina Massa , president of the European Ex Foodstuff Processors Association. Massa is the Managing Director... more
WinesDiego Planeta: is dead the processor of the Sicilian wine renaissance
His company is one of the best known brands in the island
Last farewell to Diego Planeta , one of the founding fathers of Sicilian wine excellence. The man who rediscovered and reinterpreted wine in Sicily passed away at the age of 80 after having spent a life... more
Fruit and vegetablesChange of management for Apofruit
Ernesto Fornari is the new group's general manager
Change of management for the Apofruit Group, a cooperative company in the fruit and vegetable market. The board of directors elected Ernesto Fornari as the new general manager of the Group. Fornari is... more
BeveragePepsiCo elects Segun Agbaje to board of directors
He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc
PepsiCo elects Segun Agbaje to board of directors. He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc more
PeopleDe’ Longhi appoints Massimo Garavaglia as Ceo and General Manager
The manager will take over the role of CEO from Fabio de’ Longhi
The Board of Directors of De’ Longhi SpA, has unanimously appointed the new director, Massimo Garavaglia, as CEO and General Manager of the Company. Massimo Garavaglia will take over the role of CEO f... more
PeopleBeniamino Garofalo appointed as new Ceo at Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo
The turnover of the leading Italian wine company stood at more than 189 million Euros in 2019
Beniamino Garofalo is the new CEO at Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, one of the leading Italian companies within the world of wine, owned by Marzotto Family. Garofalo, 50, from Milan and married with... more
PeopleAnuga, Stefanie Mauritz named Director
Many years of experience in Koelnmesse's food segment
Stefanie Mauritz (45) will be assuming the position of Director Anuga at Koelnmesse, thus directly managing and developing the world's leading food fair. Starting 1 February 2020, she will be taking... more
PeopleInternational Poutry Council announces new Secretary General
Nicolò Cinotti was policy advisor at Unaitalia
The International Poultry Council (IPC) today announced the appointment of Nicolò Cinotti to lead the organization as its new Secretary General from 1st January 2020. His previous career experience includes... more
PeopleArla Foods announces departure of CFO
Natalie Knight will leave the Company on 29 February 2020
Arla Foods announces that its CFO Natalie Knight has accepted the role of Executive Vice President, Finance, of Dutch-Belgian retail group Ahold Delhaize. more
PeoplePepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointment
Ram Krishnan has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer.
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that Ram Krishnan, currently Chief Executive Officer, Greater China for PepsiCo, has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer. more
PeopleThai Union appointed Jens Vogler as Ceo of Rugen Fisch
Vogler joins from the ultra-fresh division of the Bonduelle business in Germany
Thai Union Group has announced the appointment of Jens Vogler as Ceo of Germany branch Rugen Fisch, including its subsidiaries Hawesta-Feinkost Hans Westphal GmbH & Co. KG, and Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co.... more
PeopleArla’s Board of Directors welcomes four new members
The Chairman and the Vice Chairman were re-elected
On May 15th, Arla’s Board of Representatives elected the members of Arla Foods’ Board of Directors for the coming two years. Four new members joined the Board of Directors. The Chairman and the Vice Cha... more
PeopleDamien Rebourg appointed Chief Communications Officer of Elior Group
Reporting to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer
Elior Group announces the appointment of Damien Rebourg as Chief Communications Officer. He reports to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, and becomes a member of the Group Executive Committee.Damien... more
PeopleCEO Hees to leave Kraft Heinz
Replaced by former AB InBev Miguel Patricio
Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees will step down from his role this July after six years in charge, to be replaced by Miguel Patricio, ex AB InBev executive. Patricio, a Portuguese national, has a career spanning... more
PeoplePepsiCo announces senior leadership appointments for Latin America business
Paula Santilli has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, LatAm
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced two senior leadership appointments for its Latin America (LatAm) business effective May 1, 2019: Paula Santilli and Roberto Martinez more
PeopleNestlé Italia: Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales
His important commercial and marketing plans for the Group
Nestlé Italiana has appointed Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales. Manager of recognized experience, he began his career at Nestlé in 1990. Over the next 16 years he spent in the Group, he successfully he... more
PeoplePepsiCo Elects Michelle Gass to Board of Directors
Ms. Gass currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl's Corporation
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Michelle Gass as an independent member of the Board, effective March 6, 2019. more
PeopleArla Foods appoints Giørtz-Carlsen to Executive Board
It is effective from 1st February 2019
The appointment has been made to further strengthen the leadership and corporate governance of the Company’s growing operations more
PeopleEdizione Srl (Benetton Family) proposed new chairman of Autogrill
Paolo Zannoni is Advisory Director at Goldman Sachs International
Autogrill S.p.A. announced that the indirect majority shareholder Edizione S.r.l. notified to the Board of Directors the proposal to co-opt Paolo Zannoni as Board member to replace Gilberto Benetton, who... more
PeoplePepsiCo announces leadership appointments
Albert Carey to retire after nearly 40 years with Company
Vivek Sankaran to become ceo of Frito-Lay North America and Kirk Tanner to become ceo of North America Beverages more
PeopleJbs appoints Gilberto Tomazoni as global Ceo
Succeeding to José Batista Sobrinho, the founder of Brazilian beef world leader
JBS elected Gilberto Tomazoni as the Company's Global Chief Executive Officer."I am very pleased that Tomazoni is my successor. He lives the company's culture and has a deep knowledge of our business... more