Articles Tagged with ''executive leadership''

Sarah Alter, President and Chief Executive of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) - Beverage Industry

NEW encourages female leadership across CPG, retail

Organization plans to expand membership, further drive mission

Amanda Del Buono

November 15, 2017

In the beverage industry, several women have driven business growth and success.

NBWA honors members at 80th convention

Association names new Board members

November 14, 2017

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) welcomed many to the 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place Oct. 8-11 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Coca-Cola announces North America leadership change

James Dinkins to assume president of CCNA in 2018

October 24, 2017

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). He will be succeeded by James L. “Jim” Dinkins, who currently serves as president of the Minute Maid Business Unit and chief retail sales officer for CCNA.

Mahesh Madhavan assumes CEO position at Bacardi

Senior leadership concurrently announced

October 2, 2017

Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, announces 20-year Bacardi veteran Mahesh Madhavan takes over the chief executive leadership role effective immediately.

Beverage ingredient suppliers announce facility, team expansions

Synergy Flavors announces new building at corporate campus

September 15, 2017

Synergy Flavors, Wauconda, Ill., is expanding its business with the addition of a 40,000-square-foot building to its corporate campus.

KonaRed reports Q2 2017 results

Company adds members to Board of Directors

August 15, 2017

KonaRed Corp., Koloa, Hawaii, reported record sales growth during the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The company continues to gain sales momentum with second quarter sales surpassing those from the first quarter of 2017 and solidifying another banner quarter, it says.

NWNA names new CEO

Fernando Mercé assumes role as president, CEO

May 15, 2017

Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), Stamford, Conn., announced that Fernando Mercé has been named president and chief executive officer of the company. He assumed the position May 1.

ABA’s Susan Neely honored for leadership, service

Neely named 2017 Trade Association CEO of the Year

April 6, 2017

CEO Update has named Susan K. Neely, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Washington, D.C.-based American Beverage Association (ABA), the 2017 Trade Association CEO of the Year, an annual award recognizing outstanding trade association executives. Neely received the award for her forward-thinking leadership as the head of the ABA and her dedication and service to the wider association community, the company says.

Vacuum Barrier announces promotion of Mike Johnson

Johnson takes position as vice president of sales

March 3, 2017

Woburn, Mass.-based Vacuum Barrier Corp. announced the promotion of Mike Johnson to vice president of sales.

Brown-Forman announces appointment of new whisky maker

Rachel Barrie succeeds Billy Walker

February 20, 2017

Effective March 1, Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., announced that Rachel Barrie assume the role of whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio, which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries.

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