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Sodexo CEO Sean Haley to step down, Jean Renton promoted to COO
Sodexo UK&I's chief executive officer, Sean Healy, has announced that he will be stepping down after seven years leading the region.
Nestlé USA appoints Martin Thompson as CEO and US market head
Nestlé USA has appointed Martin Thompson as the company's chief executive officer and US market head, effective 1 January 2025.
Daniel Kelly inducted into IBWA Hall of Fame for sustainable packaging contributions
Daniel Kelly, founder and CEO of Polymer Solutions, has been inducted into the International Bottled Water Association Hall of Fame.
JAB to buy Mondelēz's €2.16bn stake in JDE Peet's, new CEO announced
JAB has agreed to purchase Mondelēz International's 86 million shares in JDE Peet’s for €25.10 per share.
Starbucks appoints John Elliott as VP of technology for EMEA
Starbucks has appointed John Elliott, the former chief technology officer of Sainsbury’s, as VP of technology for the EMEA region.
Bevi appoints Cathy Lewenberg as CEO
Bevi, a US-based company specialising in smart watercoolers, has appointed Cathy Lewenberg as its new chief executive officer.
Emma Chamberlain and Gustav Hossy appointed co-CEOs of Chamberlain Coffee
Emma Chamberlain, alongside Gustav Hossy, has been named co-CEO of Chamberlain Coffee, five years after founding the company.
Espresso House appoints former McDonald’s executive Thomas Kelly as group CEO
Nordic coffeehouse chain Espresso House has appointed Thomas Kelly as its new group chief executive officer, effective from September.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider steps down, Laurent Freixe to take the helm
Nestlé has announced a major leadership transition, with CEO Mark Schneider stepping down after eight years in the role.