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Topps appoints Michael Brandstaedter as ceo

Veteran candy and snack executive expanded confectionery business for company.

October 19, 2016

The Topps Co., Inc., a manufacturer of gum, sports cards and entertainment products has announced that Michael Brandstaedter is being promoted to ceo.

Daniel Studer named new CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc., as Thomas Linemayr leaves

Linemayr slated to step down at the end of April.

Abigail Watt

April 7, 2016

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Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. will have a new ceo soon.

Nonni’s Foods names Brian Hansberry as ceo

Hansberry replaces retiring ceo Dave Beré.

Abigail Watt

January 28, 2015

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Leading biscotti baker Nonni’s Foods has named Brian Hansberry as its new ceo effective immediately.

Steven Chiang, former Zynda and EA executive, joins board of directors at The Topps Co.

Chiang to lend expertise in game development to Topps’s entertainment side.

Abigail Watt

January 28, 2015

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The Topps Co., producer of distinctive confectionary brands like Bazooka bubble gum, Ring Pop and Push Pop, has added Steven Chiang to its board of directors.

Three candymakers name new execs

Lindt & Sprüngli, NECCO and Justin’s name new people to top spots; Ford Gum also announces personnel change.

Crystal Lindell

September 10, 2014

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Four different confectionery manufacturers have announced personnel changes recently, including three companies that named new ceo’s.

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Items Tagged with 'Ceo'

ARTICLES

Topps appoints Michael Brandstaedter as ceo

Daniel Studer named new CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc., as Thomas Linemayr leaves

Nonni’s Foods names Brian Hansberry as ceo

Steven Chiang, former Zynda and EA executive, joins board of directors at The Topps Co.

Three candymakers name new execs

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