executive leadership

Jack Pelo will retire from top executive role at Swire Coca-Cola USA

Rob Gehring will assume president, CEO position beginning Jan. 1, 2021

November 12, 2020

Swire Coca-Cola USA, Draper, Utah, announced that Jack Pelo, its president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the past 24 years, will retire at the end of this year. Rob Gehring, currently chief operating officer, will assume the president and CEO role beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

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Beverage leaders exhibit agility, resilience

Beverage community protects frontline workers while accelerating eCommerce, technology advancements

Jessica Jacobsen

October 1, 2020

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When day-to-day life changed throughout the United States in March, beverage market leaders had to step into action to protect their frontline workers while preserving business operations.

Beverage community remembers Donald M. Kendall

Former PepsiCo executive passed away Sept. 19 at age 99

September 22, 2020

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The family of Donald M. Kendall announced his passing. The former PepsiCo executive passed away Sept. 19 at the age of 99 of natural causes.

Califia Farms names Dave Ritterbush as CEO

Founder Greg Steltenpohl to continue on board

September 4, 2020

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Califia Farms, a leading plant-based food and beverage company, announced that Dave Ritterbush has been named chief executive officer (CEO). Greg Steltenpohl, plant-based pioneer and the company's founder will retire as CEO and remain on the board as an executive director.

Stone Brewing names Maria Stipp as new CEO

Stipp brings over experience from inside, outside brewing world

September 3, 2020

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Escondido, Calif.-based Stone Brewing announced the hire of Maria Stipp as chief executive officer (CEO). Stipp will join Stone beginning Sept. 14.

Molson Coors announces revitalization plan

North American headquarters will move to Chicago office

October 30, 2019

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Molson Coors Brewing Co., Denver and Montreal, reported results for the 2019 third quarter and also is announcing a new revitalization plan intended to achieve consistent top-line growth by improving efficiency and unlocking resources to reinvest in the business.

PepsiCo announces senior leadership changes

Company creates global chief commercial officer position

March 5, 2019

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PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced senior leadership appointments that support the company's strategic priorities and growth agenda.

Caribou Coffee names new CEO

John Butcher adds top executive role with foodservice company

January 22, 2019

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Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee, a subsidiary of JAB Holding Co., announced that John Butcher has been appointed president and chief executive officer. Butcher has served as president of Caribou Coffee since joining the company in June of 2017.

Southern Glazer’s appoints new executive to Illinois market

John Acott to oversee Chicagoland market for wine and spirits distributor

January 2, 2019

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Dallas and Miami, announced that it has appointed John Acott to the position of vice president of general market of Southern Glazer’s Illinois.

Vintage Wine Estates appoints new operating officer

Jeff Nicholson brings investment expertise to winery

January 2, 2019

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Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., has appointed Jeff Nicholson to the new role of chief operating officer. Most recently, Nicholson was an operating partner at AGR Partners. AGR Partners is an investment firm dedicated to food and agribusiness who acquired a minority equity stake in Vintage Wine Estates in April 2018. Nicholson will continue to be on the Advisory Board for AGR Partners.