The Hain Celestial Group appointed Javier H. Idrovo as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Idrovo previously held leadership positions at The Hershey Company and Dole Food Company. Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP has announced that regulatory attorney Shelly Garg has joined the firm as a partner, working from a...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC has appointed Josh Burris as Chief U.S. Officer, effective December 2, 2019, according to a press release. Burris will be responsible for GNC’s retail and franchise operations, merchandising, supply chain strategy, and strategic partnerships in the United States. Burris has served as President and COO of AM Retail...
Louisville, CO—Bluebird Botanicals announced that it has officially become a certified B Corporation. In a separate press release, the company announced that Josh Luman has joined the company as President. Bluebird has become one of more than 3,000 companies in 71 countries and 150 industries that meet higher standards of...
New York, NY—Nielsen Global Connect announced in a press release that Jacqueline Woods will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer beginning December 1. Woods will lead all aspects of global marketing, supporting the company’s transformation into an independent, publicly traded company. She previously worked as CMO for the IBM...
Trust Transparency Center announced that Len Monheit has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as the organization's Managing Partner, Monheit led the formation of Trust Transparency's single ingredient trade stewardship programs in the curcumin, prebiotic and coconut categories globally and developed TTC's consulting practice. The Board of Directors...
Basel, Switzerland—Lonza announced in a press release that Marc Funk, CEO, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Albert Baehny, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will be interim CEO until a permanent successor is found. Funk will stay until January 2020 to ensure a smooth handover. Lonza also announced...
Washington, D.C.—President Trump announced his intent to nominate Stephen Hahn, a cancer specialist and hospital administrator, to lead the FDA. According to Politico, this would be Dr. Hahn’s first public service post in 25 years, if the Senate confirms him. Dr. Hahn was chairman of the radiation oncology department at...
Downers Grove, Il—Chris Sherrell, President and CEO of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, has announced his departure from the company, according to a press release. Sherrell has led Fresh Thyme since its beginning in 2012. It currently has 77 stores, primarily in the upper Midwest. “I am extremely proud of the...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
Akron, OH--Phillip Nabors, who co-founded Mustard Seed Market & Café with his wife Margaret in 1981, is stepping down as CEO and passing the family torch to sons Gabe and Abraham, according to a press release. Having previously served as director of marketing and category management, Gabe has been named...
