What’s Happening in Promotion & Marketing
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.
Sargento Consumer Products has appointed Erin Price as its new Sr. V.P., Marketing. Since joining the Sargento Family as a Marketing Manager in 2007, Price has held several leadership roles including Director of Marketing, Director of Integrated Marketing, V.P., Strategic Planning and, most recently, Pres., Food Service & Ingredients.
Stoli Group, the global ultra-premium spirits and wines company, has appointed Andreas Sigl to the newly created Chief Marketing Officer role. Sigl joins Stoli group from Phillip Morris International where he most recently served as V.P., Global Media & Partnerships.
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, has appointed Jill Adams as CMO. Adams has spent 14 years in the restaurant industry, serving previously as Sr. V.P., Marketing at QDOBA. Most recently Adams was the V.P., Marketing at Mister Car Wash, the largest car wash in North America with 450 locations.
NYX Professional Makeup, a brand within the L’Oréal Groupe, has appointed Denée Pearson to Global Brand President. With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Pearson will be responsible for driving NYX Professional Makeup’s global business growth.
Toyota Motor North America has announced marketing executive changes. Michael Tripp has been promoted to Group V.P., Toyota Marketing, responsible for advertising, merchandising, and motorsports. Joe Moses has been promoted to V.P., Vehicle Marketing & Communications, responsible for marketing strategy and creative asset development.