Rashida La Lande has been named global general counsel and corporate secretary of the Kraft Heinz Co. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s legal function, including corporate governance, transactions, regulatory, intellectual property, litigation and labor and employment.
Ms. La Lande joins Kraft Heinz from the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher L.L.P., where she is currently a partner. She brings 18 years of experience representing companies and private equity sponsors in the consumer products, retail, financial services and technology industries. She received a juris doctor from Columbia Law School and a bachelor of arts degree from Harvard College.
She replaces Jim Savina, who will leave the company to pursue other opportunities. During his five-year tenure, Mr. Savina held various legal leadership roles and played a part in the integration of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Co. in 2015.
By Monica Watrous
Source: Food Business News
Temperature-controlled storage and logistic solution provider, Emergent Cold LatAm, has opened ‘Chile’s largest’ frozen food warehouse. Located in Talcahuano, a region renowned for its seafood and fruit production and exports, the warehouse represents a strategic enhancement of the local cold chain infrastructure.
Never Never gin will be sold through Asahi’s alcohol division, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB). According to the company, the acquisition – which won’t impact daily operations – will enable Never Never’s premium gin to reach a wider customer base while enhancing support and product offerings for existing customers.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced today the forthcoming departure of Nik Jhangiani, senior vice president and chief financial officer, with plans underway to identify his successor. Jhangiani will be stepping down to assume the role of CFO at Diageo later this year.
