Willingham will lead the U.S. chapter of Fairtrade International in increasing brand awareness and engagement with consumers and businesses.

Aldo Cristiano, head of institutional affairs for Ferrero Germany, has been elected as president of CAOBISCO, succeeding Mary Barnard, president of U.S. sales at Mondelēz International.

Zacharias will lead trade marketing, category management and shopper marketing for Ferrero’s portfolio.

Lisa Boon, event planning manager for Retail Confectioners International, has resigned to stay home with her two young sons. Her last day with the organization is May 15.

In this newly created role, Franks will be responsible for advancing operational excellence for GODIVA across every global market.

Massimo Garavaglia, president EMEA for Barry Callebaut, is set to leave the company in April to pursue another leadership opportunity.

Michele Buck, chairman, president and ceo of The Hershey Co., has announced new additions to the company’s executive management team.

Kar's Nuts has appointed Victor Mehren as chief executive officer. Nick Nicolay, Kar's Nuts president and ceo since 1995, will remain actively involved in the company as its chairman.

Chief Operating Officer Chuck Metzger will succeed founder Rich Scalise as ceo of Hearthside Food Solutions as Scalise remains chairman of the company’s board.

Founder Daniel Lubetzky, who’s served as ceo for 15 years, will move into the company’s executive chairman role. He’s succeeded by Mike Barkley, who joined KIND last fall as president and coo.