Gustavo Valle has joined Mondelez International, Inc. as regional president, Latin America. Mr. Valle previously held the title of executive vice-president of the global dairy and plant-based division of Danone S.A.
Mr. Valle brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Mondelez. He began his career with Danone in 1996 in Argentina as vice-president of finance. He later was named chief executive officer of Danone Waters in Argentina in 2002 and c.e.o. of Danone Brazil in 2002.
By Sam Sosland
Source: Food Business News
In the lead-up to the world-famous Oktoberfest – which celebrates Bavarian tradition, beer and the festival spirit – Munich was already buzzing with activity by the time the doors opened to Drinktec 2022 on 12-16 September. The atmosphere was lively, with approximately 50,000 visitors from 169 countries in attendance.
Unilever has announced CEO Alan Jope’s decision to retire from the company at the end of 2023, after five years at the helm. The announcement comes less than a year after a failed attempt by Unilever to buy GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer healthcare business and just months after activist investor Nelson Peltz joined the company’s board.
Lakeland Dairies has announced that Colin Kelly will assume the role of group CEO following the retirement of Michael Hanley at the end of the year. Kelly will take up the position in January 2023, while Hanley will step down in December this year.
