Personnel Moves

Children’s product company Munchkin is further investing in its digital strategy and online growth, naming Alan Wizemann to the role of chief digital officer. Learn more about his new role.

CGT parsed through a wealth of workforce trends and leadership announcements from the last year, and spoke with a number of industry experts, to formulate a list of job titles we see emerging in the future.

Chris Peterson has been president of Newell Brands since May 2022, and now he’s tacking on the title of chief executive officer at the company. Learn more about his expanded role.

The leadership swap could bring significant change to the company if Schumacher’s track record over the last several years is any indication. Learn more.

Jason Gowans has joined Levi Strauss & Co. as the company’s first chief digital officer, marking the next move in the company’s bid to elevate its digital commerce strategy.  

The company has tapped Sherene Jagla to take on the new role of chief demand officer, as Impossible Foods prepares to grow.

The move aligns with the company’s previously announced plans to further invest in its e-commerce and consumer data capabilities.   

David Foster has been named CIO of Colgate-Palmolive, replacing the retiring Mike Crowe. 

Tyson Foods has named Coca-Cola’s chief marketing officer, Melanie Boulden, as their new EVP and chief growth officer. Boulden will take up the role starting February 6, 2023.

Rotem-Wildeman previously served as global head of R&D at Godiva Chocolatier and spent 18 years with PepsiCo in global R&D leadership roles across beverages and food.

Consumer goods companies are getting savvier when it comes to recruiting and retaining their top digital and tech talent, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for anyone.

Luxury cosmetics brand Patrick Ta has tapped a former LOréal CFO, Paul Parikh, as their new chief operating officer.