Arla Foods has announced the retirement of Povl Krogsgaard, its Vice CEO and Head of Supply Chain, effective 31 December 2017.
Krogsgaard, who has been with Arla for 30 years, has been Vice CEO since 2004. He will be succeeded by Sami Naffakh, currently Senior VP of Global Supply Chain – EMEA at Estée Lauder. Naffakh has also worked at Danone Early Life Nutrition, Reckitt Benkiser and Unilever.
Source: NamNews
Danone has appointed Carla Hilhorst to the newly created position of senior vice president of research and innovation categories and zones, as the company looks to make science the heart of its business. Hilhorst, who brings over 30 years of experience in research and innovation, will report directly to Isabelle Esser, Danone’s chief research, innovation, quality and food safety officer.
The move, part of Pernod Ricard’s strategy to enhance its premiumisation efforts, will allow the company to focus more resources on its portfolio of premium international spirits and champagne brands that drive the growth of its business. This decision aligns with the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees, clients and partners.
Schai – who is the current CEO of Swiss chocolate company Lindt & Sprüngli’s Australian operation – has previously worked with Aryzta from 2015-2018, where he served in roles including managing director for Asia Pacific and global strategic business lead (McDonald’s). The fast-food giant McDonald’s is one of Aryzta’s significant clients.
