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Stonewall Kitchen's new CEO, Carrie McDermott

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Stonewall Kitchen's New CEO and C-Suite Promotions

May 25, 2023

The company announced its third CEO in its 32-year history as well as four internal C-suite promotions.

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Jack Lee Appointed President, Key Technology – Americas

November 8, 2022

Lee succeeds Carson Brennan, who is relocating to the Chicago area and taking an expanded role in business development at Duravant.

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Stellar Names Brian Kappele CEO

October 29, 2022

Mike Santarone will transition to the role of executive chairman on Stellar's board of directors.

OC Flavors Hires Jim Miller as Chief Executive Officer

October 21, 2022

Miller to lead company’s growth efforts through expansion of offering and acquisitions of other flavor companies.

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Grant Reid retiring as Mars CEO, Poul Weihrauch promoted to CEO

Moves also lead to executive promotions within Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

June 23, 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid is retiring after more than eight years in that role for the company, and 34 years in the industry. Poul Weihrauch, global president at Mars Petcare, will succeed Reid as CEO, effective at the end of September.

Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez named CEO of Lopez-Dorada Foods

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Lopez-Dorada Foods names new CEO

Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez brings 30 years of international restaurant experience and expertise to Lopez-Dorada

June 2, 2022

Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez named CEO of Lopez-Dorada Foods

West Liberty, Iowa-based West Liberty Foods has announced the promotion of Brandon Achen to president & chief executive officer

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West Liberty Foods names new CEO

Brandon Achen started with WLF 16 years ago as an intern and has experience in key disciplines

May 10, 2022

West Liberty Foods has announced the promotion of Brandon Achen to president & CEO.

Starbucks President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson will retire after 13 years of service

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Starbucks announces leadership transition

Starbucks President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson will retire after 13 years of service; Founder Howard Schultz will fill in temporarily

March 17, 2022

Starbucks Corporation has announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief executive officer, intends to retire after a 13-year tenure at the company.

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Rittal appoints Andreas Ruzic as CEO of Rittal USA

Ruzic takes on his new role while maintaining his EVP position at Rittal North America

February 17, 2022

Rittal North America LLC, a global provider of system solutions for industrial and IT enclosures, appointed Andreas Ruzic as chief executive officer of Rittal USA.

Flavors company IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn

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IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as chief executive officer and board director

In the process the flavors company is separating chairman and CEO roles

January 21, 2022

IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn, an accomplished leader and operational executive, to succeed Andreas Fibig as chief executive officer and a member of the IFF Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.