ABP Food Group (ABP) has appointed Bob Carnell (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland. He is replacing Tom Kirwan, who will step down from this role in October 2019.
Bob Carnell is currently Managing Director of Kerry Foods Consumer Brands […]
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Premier Foods has to announce two senior appointments. Colin Day has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the company and Alex Whitehouse, UK Managing Director, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board. Both are permanent appointments with immediate effective.
Having been CFO for six years, and acting CEO for the past seven […]
Mark Hunter, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors, is to retire on September 27, 2019. The board of the global brewer has named Gavin Hattersley as his successor, effective as of September 28, 2019. Molson Coors operates through Molson Coors Canada, MillerCoors in the US, Molson Coors Europe and Molson Coors International.
Mark […]
A brewing Modern Apprenticeship, offering training in the art of beer production, has been announced, with backing from industry leadership and employers. Commissioned by Skills Development Scotland, the programme was developed by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink, with extensive support from industry leadership body Scotland Food & Drink, and involvement from brewers […]
The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Miguel Patricio (pictured above) as chief executive effective July 1, 2019. He will succeed Bernardo Hees, who will remain as chief executive through to June 30, 2019, to ensure a seamless transition.
“Miguel is a proven business leader with a distinguished track record of building iconic consumer brands around the […]
St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer, has announced that Kevin Georgel will become its new chief executive, replacing James Staughton upon his retirement in January 2020. Kevin Georgel, who has been a non-executive board member at St Austell Brewery for four years, has decided to step down from his five-year tenure as chief executive […]
Tetra Pak has announced the appointment of Charles Brand to the position of President of Tetra Pak Europe & Central Asia (E&CA) Region and he will continue to be a member of the company’s Global Leadership Team.
Charles Brand.
Charles joined Tetra Pak in 1985 as an Electronics Development Engineer and has since held several key senior […]
AB InBev has changed the name in of its UK and Irish business to Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I and opened a new London headquarters. Now under the guidance of new president Paula Lindenberg, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has been growing by double-digits in the UK in recent years. In addition to Budweiser, the brands portfolio […]
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a worldwide leader in poultry and prepared foods and the owner of Northern Ireland-based Moy Park, has appointed Jayson Penn, formerly President of Pilgrim’s USA, to succeed Bill Lovette, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pilgrim’s Pride. Bill Lovette will remain available to provide strategic advisory services to the company through […]
Lars Lehmann has been appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Carlsberg Group’s Eastern European region and as a member of the global brewer’s Executive Committee (ExCom). He will replace Jacek Pastuszka, who will change from EVP Eastern Europe to Western Europe, while current Western Europe EVP Chris Warmoth reverts to Group Strategy as EVP.
Effective […]
PepsiCo has announced a number of senior leadership appointments, including the creation of a Global Chief Commercial Officer, to support the company’s strategic priorities and growth agenda.
“As we pursue our new vision to ‘Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose,’ we have taken some important steps to reorganize our […]
As of January 2019, Vince Gruber has taken over the role of Executive Vice President & President Europe for Mondelēz International. With his extensive experience in the FMCG sector, he will shape and drive the company strategy ‘Snacking Made Right’ in the European business. The new strategy aims to empower people to snack right by […]
Pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies, has appointed A Salman Amin as global CEO. He will take over the leadership officially in February.
With a strong reputation in the food and drink sector, Salman Amin takes up the role after a highly successful international career spanning 30 years and three continents. Most recently, he […]
The board of Greene King has announced that Nick Mackenzie will join the board on 1st May 2019 as chief executive in succession to Rooney Anand. Nick Mackenzie will be joining from Merlin Entertainments where, as a member of the executive committee, he is responsible for the Midway portfolio of attractions, which comprises over 100 […]
PepsiCo’s board of directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta as the company’s Chairman, succeeding Indra K. Nooyi who announced in August 2018 her intention to step down as PepsiCo CEO effective October 3, 2018 and remain Chairman until early 2019 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. The appointment is effective when Chairman Nooyi retires from the company […]
Mark A Clouse will become the new President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company on January 22, 2019. He previously served as CEO of Pinnacle Foods and will succeed Campbell’s interim President and CEO Keith McLoughlin, who will remain a Director of the company and will work closely with Clouse to ensure a seamless transition.
Mark […]
Dr Frank Claassen will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the DMK Group. He succeeds Volkmar Taucher, who will hand over his position in July 2019 as part of his succession plan.
Dr Frabk Claassen is considered to be a proven financial expert. He is currently still working as Vice President Finance Europe at […]
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has announced that chief executive officer Ian Curle will retire in March 2019 after 15 years in that role. His successor will be Scott McCroskie, who is currently a member of the Edrington board and managing director of The Macallan.
Ian Curle joined the business in 1986 through Edrington’s subsidiary […]
Ricarda Demarmels is to be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Emmi Group, the Swiss and international dairy business. She will be replacing Jörg Riboni.
Ricarda Demarmels, a Swiss national, who grew up in Andeer in the canton of Grisons, is a proven financial expert who is currently working at ORIOR Group as its Chief […]
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has named veteran consumer packaged foods executive Mark L Schiller as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective November 5, 2018. He succeeds Irwin D Simon, Hain Celestial’s founder, president and […]
Brian Watson has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer at Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI). He joins the business from Marmon, a $7.7 billion Berkshire Hathaway company operating in the supermarket and food service sector. The appointment comes as MMI confirms completion of the biggest integration the UK dairy industry has ever seen – merging […]
Andrew Cracknell has been appointed as CEO of Tulip Ltd. He takes up the job with immediate effect and his mission is clear: to restore earnings in Danish Crown’s UK business unit.
Andrew Cracknell has been chosen to manage the on-going transformation of Tulip. He brings with him considerable experience of the meat industry and the […]
The UK-based malt and malted ingredients manufacturer, Muntons, has appointed Steve Miller to the position of Production Director. With over thirty years’ experience in the food industry, Steve Miller not only brings a wealth of experience but also a firm grasp of the demands of modern food manufacturing practices, having previously managed sites making everything […]
Jeanette Hauan Fladby (pictured) has been appointed new Executive Vice President at Orkla in charge of the Orkla Confectionery & Snacks business area. She will take up her position as of 1 October 2018. Hauan Fladby will report to Orkla’s President and CEO and be part of Orkla’s Group Executive Board. She is taking over […]
Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Clive Jones as President, Northern Europe. Clive Jones will be responsible for Mondelēz International’s businesses in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, where Mondelēz manufactures and sells some of Europe’s best-loved brands including Cadbury, Oreo, Maynards Bassetts, Ritz, belVita, Freia and Maribou.
Clive Jones joined Mondelēz International […]
A new ‘Digital School of Food’ has been launched, aimed at enabling food start-ups to grow and succeed. An initiative of the Dublin Food Chain and the Local Enterprise Offices in the Dublin region, the online programme for food entrepreneurs is the first of its kind in Europe.
The new Digital School of Food is an e-learning initiative […]
ULMA Packaging UK has appointed James Couldwell as Business Manager for the South of England, following two years of service with the leading packaging machinery provider. James, who previously acted as the Financial Controller at ULMA Packaging UK, has implemented several successful business service changes over the last two years, in addition to being the driving […]
HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Maarten Schuurman (pictured) as its new Managing Director, effective 1st September 2018. Maarten Schuurman has enjoyed a successful 22-year career at HEINEKEN encompassing both global and general management leadership positions.
He will join the Irish business from his current role as Head of Global Sales based in the company’s international headquarters in The […]
Nick Vermont, regional chief executive of McCain GB & Ireland, will retire in September after 35 years with the business. His replacement is Howard Snape, a 25 years McCain Foods veteran and currently global leader for sustainable cost advantage strategy.
McCain Foods GB is the UK’s leading frozen potato products manufacturer. Indeed, McCain is the best […]
2 Sisters Food Group has announced that Richard Pike, Group CFO, has decided to leave the company to pursue opportunities outside the group following internal changes to the Finance function. As part of the company’s change programme, the business has decided to split responsibility for core financial work and M&A project activity.
Craig Tomkinson.
Craig Tomkinson, currently […]
Mondelēz International has announced that Luca Zaramella, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and a 20-year veteran of the company, will become EVP, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 1, 2018. As CFO, Zaramella will be responsible for the oversight of the company’s global Finance, Information and Technology Solutions and shared services functions. He will report directly […]
Arla Foods, the leading European dairy co-operative, has announced the departure of its UK Managing Director, Tomas Pietrangeli, who is leaving the company to become CEO of Danish retail group Dagrofa. Pietrangeli will be replaced by Ash Amirahmadi, who is currently SVP – Sales for Arla Foods in the UK. Tomas Pietrangeli will leave on 30 June […]
Kellogg Company has announced two leadership changes to help drive the company’s growth strategy in the North American and European regions. Chris Hood, currently President of Kellogg Europe, has been named President of Kellogg North America reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Cahillane. The company has appointed Dave Lawlor, currently, Vice President, European Cereal Business, […]
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has announced Martin Keane as Group Chairman, to succeed Henry Corbally with immediate effect. Patrick Murphy has been appointed to the position of Vice Chairman in place of Martin Keane while John Murphy will continue as a Vice Chairman.
Speaking on his appointment as Group Chairman Martin Keane said: “I am […]
Appointments to three of the most coveted jobs in the Scotch whisky industry have been announced by Scotland’s leading distilling company, Diageo. The company has appointed the lead roles for the investment project to bring the iconic Port Ellen and Brora distilleries back to life, and a new manager for the famous Lagavulin Distillery on […]
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist international meat packing business, has announced a number of changes to its board. Robert Watson OBE, the current CEO, will become Executive Chairman with effect from 1 July 2018, and Non-Executive Chairman during 2020. Philip Heffer will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2018. […]
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, has appointed Jan Toft Nørgaard (pictured) from Skærbæk, Denmark to succeed Åke Hantoft as chairman, when he steps down on July 2, after seven years in the role. The new chairman has been a dairy farmer since 1982 and an elected representative in the co-operative since 1996. In 1998 […]
Nathalie Ahlström (pictured) has been appointed Managing Director of Fazer Confectionery and member of the Fazer Group Management Team. She has extensive international experience from global companies in leading business roles. For the past six years, she has worked for the global packaging company Amcor, and her present position is Head of the High Performance […]
2 Sisters Food Group, Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, has appointed Ronald Kers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from June 1st. Ronald Kers is the former Global CEO of Muller, the €6 billion international food company, and he brings with him more than two decades of experience at global FMCG companies including Nestle and […]
The Board of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as Chief Executive Designate. John Jordan will assume the role of Chief Executive on 30 June 2018 when he will succeed Kevin Lane, who announced his resignation as CEO on 12 December 2017.
John Jordan is currently CEO of Ornua Foods […]
Building on the strength of its leadership team, pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company with operations in 130 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, has appointed Dmitry Ivanov to the newly created global position of Chief Commercial Officer. Joining the company as part of the Executive Committee, Dmitry – also […]
ARYZTA has appointed Gregory Sklikas as CEO Europe as a sucessor to Dermot Murphy, who has decided to step down from his position. Gregory will join ARYZTA at the end of May 2018 with Dermot providing mentoring and support as Gregory transitions into the role on Dermot’s departure at the end of August.
ARYZTA CEO, Kevin Toland […]
Vion, the international meat group, has appointed Ronald Lotgerink as its new CEO with effect from 1 September. Ronald Lotgerink is currently the CEO of Zwanenberg Food Group, a leading European producer and exporter of meat products, canned meat, snacks, soups and sauces.
Ronald Lotgerink started his career at KPMG. In 1989 he joined Zwanenberg Food […]
Mondelēz International has named Martin Renaud as Global Chief Marketing Officer. In this position, Martin Renaud will be accountable for marketing the company’s portfolio of Power Brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate; and Trident gum. He will oversee the teams responsible for brand strategy and agency relationships, marketing capability as well as media and digital.
“Martin is […]
In a major boost for the sector Bord Bia has announced that it is commencing recruitment for 29 new positions to support the continued growth and development of Ireland’s world-class food, drink and horticulture industry. This is the largest-ever recruitment drive for the organisation enhancing Bord Bia’s capabilities in the areas of consumer and market insight; marketing and communications; and business development. The new employees will […]
Markus Mühleisen (pictured) is Arla Foods’ new Head of Germany. As Managing Director and Group Vice-President Germany, he will be responsible for Arla Foods’ business in Germany and Austria. He will report to Peter Giørtz-Carlsen, Executive Vice-President and Head of Europe at Arla Foods.
Markus Mühleisen succeeds Winfried Meier. He will be leaving Arla Foods at […]
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, with operations in over 30 locations worldwide, has appointed Nick Hampton as Chief Executive with effect from 1 April 2018. Nick Hampton is currently Chief Financial Officer and a Board member of Tate & Lyle.
Nick Hampton succeeds Javed […]
Dairy Crest has appointed Tom Atherton as Deputy Chief Executive with immediate effect. He retains his responsibilities as Group Finance Director.
Tom Atherton.
Since his appointment to the Board in 2013, Tom Atherton has taken on additional responsibilities including the chairmanship of Frylight, the strategic leadership of Dairy Crest’s Butters, Spreads and Oils business, and more recently […]
Givaudan has announced the appointment of Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and a member of the Executive Committee. Louie D’Amico will succeed Mauricio Graber, currently President of the Flavour Division, who will leave the Company to become Chief Executive Officer at Chr. Hansen, a global bioscience company. Louie D’Amico, currently Head of […]
The Board of Directors of Chr. Hansen Holding has appointed Mauricio Graber (pictured) as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of 1 June 2018. Mauricio Graber (54) has been President of the Flavours Division of Givaudan and a member of Givaudan’s Executive Committee since 2006.
Mauricio Graber holds a BSc in Electronic Engineering from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in […]
Mikko Forsell has been appointed as HKScan’s CFO and a member of the Group Leadership Team, reporting to President and CEO Jari Latvanen.
As CFO, Forsell will be responsible for leading and developing the Group’s Finance function and related processes. Group Treasury and IR as well as ICT, Sourcing and Internal Audit will be reporting to him.
Mikko Forsell.
Before […]
Muntons, has announced the appointment of Mark Tyldesley as Managing Director of the Stowmarket-based malt and malted ingredients manufacturing company. Mark joined Muntons eight months ago as deputy Managing Director and will move into his new role at the beginning of January 2018. He has previously held senior positions within several major international companies and over […]
Bernard Deryckere, current CEO of Alpro who has been leading the company for the last 16 years, is stepping down and handing over management responsibility to Sven Lamote. Sven Lamote will be tasked to prepare the Alpro plant-based business for its next stage of growth as the company’s new General Manager, building on Bernard Deryckere’s […]
Bord Bia released the findings of its 2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report in advance of its annual foodservice seminar which took place in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. The report shows that Ireland’s foodservice market continues to grow and is now valued at a record €7.8 billion, comprising over 33,000 individual outlets. The foodservice market […]
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