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Appointments
Darigold appoints Amy Humphreys as new CEO
Darigold, a US-based dairy producer and the processing and marketing arm of the Northwest Dairy Association, has appointed Amy Humphreys as CEO, effective October 1.
Nestlé's Paul Bulcke steps down, Pablo Isla to assume chairmanship
Nestlé has announced that chairman Paul Bulcke will step down earlier than planned, with Pablo Isla set to take over the role effective October 1.
Nestlé faces investor backlash as turmoil continues at the top
Nestlé is under increasing pressure from investors following the abrupt dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe, marking the second executive departure in just over a year.
Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as new chief financial officer
Phatak, who has been serving as the acting CFO since February 2025, officially steps into the role effective immediately and will also join the Unilever leadership executive.
SVZ appoints Johan Cerstiaens as managing director amid expansion plans
SVZ International, a supplier of premium fruit and vegetable ingredients, has announced the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as its new managing director, effective immediately.
Bühler appoints Mike Häfeli as new grains and food CEO
Bühler has appointed Mike Häfeli as CEO of its Grains & Food business, effective from 1 January 2026.
Wisdom Natural Brands appoints long-time company consultant Aaron Henderson as new CEO
Wisdom Natural Brands, owner of the SweetLeaf stevia brand and other natural sugar alternatives, has appointed long-time company consultant Aaron Henderson to the role of CEO.
Peggy Poole assumes leadership as Institute of Food Technologists president
IFT, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing food science, has announced the appointment of Dr Margaret Poole as its 86th president.
Stefan Laackmann appointed MD and spokesperson for GoodMills Innovation
GoodMills Innovation, a player in the grain processing sector, has appointed Stefan Laackmann as managing director and spokesperson for the management board.
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO following dismissal of Laurent Freixe
Nestlé has announced the immediate dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a breach of the company’s code of conduct related to a personal relationship with a subordinate.
Marc Busain to depart Heineken for CEO role at Lipton Teas and Infusions
Marc Busain, president of the Americas for Heineken, will step down effective 1 October 2025, to assume the role of chief executive officer at Lipton Teas and Infusions.
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