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Auchan Retail Appoints Guillaume Darrasse As New Managing Director

Auchan Retail has appointed Guillaume Darrasse as its new managing director, succeeding Yves Claude, who will continue as chairperson of the company.

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider Steps Down, Laurent Freixe To Take Over

Food giant Nestlé has announced the appointment of Laurent Freixe [pictured] as its new CEO, effective 1 September 2024.

Estée Lauder Sees Bleak 2025 Results; CEO Fabrizio Freda To Retire

MAC lipstick maker Estée Lauder forecast 2025 profit and sales below estimates and said long-time CEO Fabrizio Freda was retiring.

Carlsberg Does Not See Dramatic Curbs On India Liquor Ads

Carlsberg does not expect any dramatic changes to rules for liquor ads in India, the brewer's CEO said, after reports the country is set to announce s...

Starbucks Appoints Chipotle's Niccol As CEO In Surprise Move

Starbucks has named Chipotle Mexican Grill head Brian Niccol as its new CEO, poaching a successful fast-food executive known for reviving the burrito chain...

JDE Peet's Interim CEO Luc Vandevelde Steps Down

JDE Peet's interim CEO and chairman, Luc Vandevelde, had stepped down just four months after he was appointed.

Orkla Reports Double-Digit Growth In Operating Profit In Q2

Norway's Orkla has reported 13% year-on-year growth in adjusted operating profit to NOK 2.0 billion (€170 million) in the second quarter of its financ...