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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 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.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has appointed Sam Fischer as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 27 October 2025.

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.

Südpack has appointed Thorsten Seehars as its new CEO, succeeding Erik Bouts, who is retiring after six years in the role.

The Cultured Collective has appointed James Robinson as its first chair and non-executive director, effective immediately.

Vetropack Group, a manufacturer in the European glass packaging sector, has confirmed the appointment of Lukas Burkhardt as its new chief executive officer, effective January 1 2026.

Nestlé has named Scott Coles as the new managing director for its confectionery division, responsible for brands like KitKat and Quality Street, effective immediately.

Endeavour Group has named Jayne Hrdlicka as its next managing director and chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.