Management

Lamb Weston Names Michael Smith As New Chief Executive

Lamb Weston names insider Michael Smith as its chief executive officer following pressure from activist investor Jana Partners.

Coca-Cola Names Paula Costa As President Of Global Emerging Category

The Coca‑Cola Company has appointed Paula Costa as the president of the emerging category, responsible for the company’s global alcohol ready-to-drin...

Axfood Nominates Caroline Berg As Its New Chairperson

Swedish retailer Axfood has nominated Caroline Berg as the new chairperson of its board of directors.

Coca-Cola Appoints Henrique Braun As Chief Operating Officer

The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Henrique Braun as its new chief operating officer and executive vice president, effective 1 January 2025.

Metro AG Reports Full-Year Sales Growth Driven By sCore Strategy

Wholesaler Metro AG has reported growth in sales for the third consecutive year driven by the implementation of its sCore growth strategy.

Hennessy Suspends Plan To Bottle Cognac In China, Say Staff

French cognac maker Hennessy has suspended a plan to bottle its brandy in China to avoid import tariffs, staff briefed by management said.

Circana Names Kroger Executive Stuart Aitken As President And CEO

Circana has appointed Stuart Aitken as its new president and chief executive officer and member of the board, effective 1 January 2025.

Couche-Tard Chair Says No Hostile Takeover Bid For Seven & i: Reports

Alimentation Couche-Tard is not considering a hostile takeover bid for Japan's Seven & i, the Nikkei business daily quoted the chair and co-founder, Al...