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Hero Group has announced a leadership transition within its UK and Ireland business, appointing Georgina Pattison as general manager.

Synlait Milk has confirmed that chief executive officer Richard Wyeth has resigned and will remain with the company until 30 June 2026 to oversee an orderly transition.

Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has appointed Olivier Lavaud as its new chief executive officer.

Elopak has appointed chief financial officer Bent K. Axelsen as interim CEO following the resignation of Thomas Körmendi.

Yakult UK & Ireland has named Shinji Yamaguchi as its new managing director, succeeding Hiroaki Yoshimura.

KDP has acquired the controlling stake in JDE Peets and appointed Rafael Oliveira as CEO of coffee operating unit.

Packaging and injection moulding technology provider, Husky Technologies, has appointed long-time executive Robert Domodossola as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Flowers Foods has appointed Michelle Lorge as president of Simple Mills, as founder Katlin Smith steps down from her CEO role.

Coca-Cola İçecek has announced a leadership transition that will see current chief operating officer, Ahmet Kürşad Ertin, assume the role of chief executive officer from 1 July 2026.