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Drinktec veteran Petra Westphal leaves Yontex after 30 years in industry
Petra Westphal, longtime leader of the Drinktec trade fair brand, will step down from her role as executive vice president at Yontex on Monday 30 June 2025.
Innocent Drinks appoints Nicki Garland as head of UK&I
Innocent Drinks has named Nicki Garland as its new head of UK & Ireland, with the appointment set to take effect this summer.
Hormel Foods appoints John Ghingo to president, Jeffrey Ettinger to serve as interim CEO
Hormel Foods has announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company’s nearly 135-year history.
Unilever proposes Peter ter Kulve as CEO of ice cream division
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its preferred candidate to head the Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group’s ice cream division, with full board approval expected.
Pernod Ricard replaces head of cognac division – Reuters
Philippe Neusch has left his position as head of Pernod Ricard’s cognac division following two years in the role, according to reporting by Reuters.
Rémy Cointreau appoints Franck Marilly as new group CEO
French spirits group Rémy Cointreau has announced the appointment of Franck Marilly as chief executive officer, effective 25 June 2025.
Emily Norton appointed new chair of AHDB
Emily Norton has been named the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), beginning a three-year term from 1 June 2025.
Tesco UK CEO steps down amid leadership team changes
Tesco UK chief executive Matthew Barnes, who joined the supermarket in March last year after serving as Aldi’s UK and Ireland CEO, has stepped down after 15 months in the role.
Hormel Foods names Jeff Baker group VP for retail marketing after Scott Aakre steps down
Hormel Foods has announced that Scott Aakre, group vice president and chief marketing officer for retail, will retire at the end of the company’s fiscal 2025 after 35 years with the company.
Sam Fischer to succeed Tim Ford as CEO of Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has appointed Sam Fischer as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 27 October 2025.
Hain Celestial announces CEO transition and strategic portfolio review
Hain Celestial Group, a player in the global health and wellness sector, has announced a leadership transition that will see Alison E Lewis step in as interim president and CEO, following the departure of Wendy Davidson from her roles as CEO and board member.
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