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Articles Tagged with ''Personnel changes''

Nurtac Afridi_Godiva

GODIVA names Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO

Afridi had served as interim CEO before official appointment.
December 21, 2020
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GODIVA has officially named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO after she served at the company’s helm for two months in the interim.


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Hershey General Counsel Damien Atkins to step down

Atkins cites family illness as reason for his departure.
December 14, 2020
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The Hershey Co. has announced that Damien Atkins, senior v.p., general counsel and corporate secretary, is resigning due to family illness, effective Jan. 31, 2021.


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Mary-Ann Somers_Alter Eco

Former Hershey exec Mary-Ann Somers joins Alter Eco board

Somers brings more than 30 years experience in CPG, technology.
November 18, 2020
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Somers is the first woman to join Alter Eco’s board, bringing over 30 years of consumer products and technology experience, including senior roles in the confectionery, beverage, personal care and direct-to-consumer software industries.


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Jeremy Thompson_FONA

FONA names Jeremy Thompson as president

Thompson also will continue to serve as COO.
September 24, 2020
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With 20 years of experience in the food industry, Thompson has helped guide FONA with his diverse background knowledge and growth mindset.


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NCA

Alyssa Clevenger joins NCA’s public policy, government affairs team

Clevenger previously served the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
August 13, 2020
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Clevenger will support NCA’s political efforts and manage NCA’s CandyPAC, the confectionery industry’s political action committee and one of the top five largest food and beverage PACs.


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Fairtrade America names Peg Willingham as executive director

Willingham has 30 years of experience in nonprofits, international advocacy.
July 24, 2020
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Willingham will lead the U.S. chapter of Fairtrade International in increasing brand awareness and engagement with consumers and businesses.


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CAOBISCO elects Aldo Cristiano, Ferrero Germany head of institutional affairs, as president

Cristiano will serve two terms; set to be succeeded by Perfetti Van Melle exec in 2022.
June 17, 2020
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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.


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Michael Zacharias_Ferrero

Anheuser-Busch vet Michael Zacharias joins Ferrero USA as marketing VP

Zacharias will be responsible for trade and shopper marketing, category management.
May 20, 2020
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Zacharias will lead trade marketing, category management and shopper marketing for Ferrero’s portfolio.


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RCI event manager Lisa Boon departs after a decade

Boon served RCI as an intern, in membership and event planning.
May 7, 2020
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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.


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Brent Franks_Godiva

GODIVA names Brent Franks as first chief operating officer

Franks has served at Aramark, Pepsi.
February 25, 2020
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In this newly created role, Franks will be responsible for advancing operational excellence for GODIVA across every global market.


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