Brown-Forman Corp. announced new global marketing leadership for its American Whiskey brands. Mark Bacon was named Global Managing Director, Jack Daniel’s Brands, and Mia Simpson Culp was named Managing Director, Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. Bacon and Culp will be responsible for all aspects of global marketing and innovation for their respective brand portfolios. Sophia […]
Verizon Communications has appointed Leslie Berland as Exec. V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. Berland brings over two decades of strategic and creative marketing expertise, transforming world-class brands such as Peloton, Twitter and American Express. Most recently, Berland served as Chief Marketing Officer at Peloton, where she led global marketing and communications.
Allbirds, a global lifestyle brand that innovates with sustainable materials to make better footwear and apparel products, has promoted Kelly Olmstead to Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining Allbirds in 2023, she served as CMO at Hanna Andersson. Previously, Olmstead spent two decades with Adidas, where she led brand and retail marketing for North America.
Jones Soda Co. has named Jerry Goldner as Chief Growth Officer. Goldner brings more than 30 years of food and beverage experience to the craft soda brand. He has held senior executive positions at Kellogg, Nestle, and Stryve Foods. At Jones, he will lead programs to drive company sales growth.
Trion Industries, rated among the top 50 North American retail and point-of-purchase fixture makers, has announced the untimely and unexpected death of John Thalenfeld, President, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024. “All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss. The corporation’s […]
KOSÉ America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based, global cosmetics company KOSÉ Corp., has appointed Chinae Kim to V.P., KOSÉ America. Kim will lead marketing efforts in North America for Kose’s brands, which include DECORTÉ, SEKKISEI and ADDICTION TOKYO.
Mattel has. announced that Christopher Farrell has joined the Company as Exec. V.P. & Chief Strategy Officer. Farrell will lead strategic planning and corporate development for the Company, including identifying opportunities to accelerate growth and profitability. Farrell joins Mattel from Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch multinational food retailer, where he was Global Head of M&A.
Constellation Brands has announced new marketing leadership appointments. Mallika Monteiro has assumed expanded responsibility for beer marketing as EVP, Chief Growth & Digital Officer and Managing Director, Beer Brands. Matt Lindsay has been appointed SVP, Chief Marketing Officer – Beer Division. Greg Gallagher has been appointed SVP, Brand Marketing. Rene Ramos has been appointed SVP, […]
Academy Sports and Outdoors has appointed Chad Fox to a newly created role of Exec. V.P. & Chief Customer Officer. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Fox brings 25 years of retail, agency, and consumer packaged goods marketing experience to Academy. Previously, he served as Sr. V.P. & CMO at Dollar […]
HanesBrands, a global leader in iconic apparel brands, announced that Richard Mcleod has been named V.P., Chief Marketing Officer of global Champion. Mcleod will be responsible for driving Champion’s global brand strategy and omni-channel brand positioning. Mcleod joins Champion from Canada Goose where he was the Sr. V.P. of the brand and responsible for brand […]
Designer Brands, a leading marketer of footwear and accessories, has named Andrea O’Donnell to the role of Brands President. O’Donnell will be globally responsible for Designer Brands’ full suite of Owned and licensed brands, which includes Keds, Vince Camuto, Topo Athletic, Hush Puppies, Le TIGRE, Lucky Brand, Jessica Simpson, Kelly & Katie, Crown Vintage, and […]
Under Armour has appointed Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer. Saidi brings nearly twenty years of industry brand experience, including at adidas and PUMA. He will manage the overall global product vision and product strategy for Under Armour.
Whataburger has hired Scott Hudler as its new Sr. V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. Hudler is an experienced executive with 30 years’ experience in marketing, having built impactful campaigns and digital strategies for Popeyes, Mars, Dunkin’, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Torchy’s Tacos. Most recently, Hudler served as President and Chief Growth Officer of Cotton Patch […]
Pernod Ricard North America has appointed Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard’s transformation into a more consumer-centric company, accelerating growth and driving its digital transformation. Kavanagh brings 25 years of international experience in various Pernod Ricard businesses such as Irish Distillers, Corby Spirit & Wine, and Absolut, […]
NIKE announced marketing leadership changes. Nicole Hubbard Graham will become the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer. Graham, a former 18-year Nike veteran, will lead Nike’s Global Brand Marketing team and oversee all aspects of Marketing. John Hoke, a 30-year Nike veteran, will become Chief Innovation Officer. Succeeding Hoke as Chief Design Officer will be 26-year […]
Home Depot has appointed Hector Padilla EVP of U.S. Stores & Operations, where he will lead the company’s three U.S. operating divisions comprising more than 2,000 U.S. stores. Padilla has been with Home Depot for 29 years and has served across the company’s pro, store and services divisions.
Elena Ford, Ford’s Chief Customer Experience officer, has been named Chief Dealer Engagement Officer. She will work with Ford’s 10,000 dealers worldwide to accelerate their transformation into a competitive differentiator across Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Lincoln. Lisa Materazzo, formerly Toyota’s top marketing executive in North America, is joining Ford as Global […]
Audi of America announced the creation of a brand marketing team, appointing Emilie Cotter to Head of Brand Marketing & Communications, Chief Marketing Officer. The integrated function will unify brand strategy and marketing to accelerate growth and transition consumers to an electric future.
Kohl’s has appointed retail veteran Fred Hand to Director of Stores. Hand will be part of the Kohl’s senior executive leadership team and will oversee Kohl’s 1,100+ stores, stores operations & experience, loss prevention and store experience and design functions.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, parent company of the brands Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has appointed Jennifer Tate to Chief Marketing Officer. Tate comes from Cracker Barrel, most recently serving as Chief Marketing Officer. She spent more than a decade in marketing roles for Olive Garden at Darden Restaurants.