Articles Tagged with ''Leadership changes''

Fats and oils supplier AAK AB has named Johan Westman as its new president and ceo, effective June 1.

First off, I don’t have any insider info. This is purely a speculative piece. And really, who else but Nestlé really knows, and they probably haven’t decided on whom or whether either. But let’s consider the candidates: Hershey, Ferrero, Mondelez International, Mars, Perfetti Van Melle, Leaf Brands and perhaps even Tootsie Roll? And then there’s the recent comment made by Just Born’s Matt Pye about buying select brands.

Smarties Candy Co. has three new co-presidents. Jessica Dee Sawyer, Sarah Dee and Liz Dee, who most recently served their family’s business as vice presidents, are succeeding Jonathan Dee, Sarah’s father and Jessica and Liz’s uncle, AdAge reported.

Deerfield, Ill.-based Mondelez International has turned to a French fry food executive to create some sales sizzle as Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and ceo of the confectionery and snack multinational, opts for retirement. 

Godiva will soon have a new ceo. Annie Young-Scrivner will take the helm of the global premium chocolate brand Sept. 14, succeeding Mohamed Elsarky, who is stepping down after seven years to pursue other projects, the company said in a news release.

Dana Anderson has left her post as Mondelez International’s chief marketing officer to join MediaLink, a New York-based strategic advisory and business development firm.

New York City-based The Topps Co. Inc., a leading creator of confectionery, sports cards and entertainment products, has promoted Tony Jacobs to president of Topps’ Global Confectionary Brands Division.