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Morrisons creates new Chief AI Officer role
Supermarket chain Morrisons has named Dr Mohsen Ghasempour as its chief AI officer, from 1 October 2026. In the recently created role, Ghasempour will be responsible for setting…
Metro AG Names New Chief Executive
Wholesale giant Metro AG has named its current chief financial officer Eric Riegger as its next CEO, effective from 1 October.
Diageo Appoints WPP Finance Boss Joanne Wilson As CFO
Diageo has named a new finance chief, replacing Nik Jhangiani after just two years, during which he became a key figure in the Guinness maker's turnar...
Dairy Management Inc. names new CEO
Corey Scott will become the third president and CEO in DMI’s history, succeeding Barbara O'Brien, who will retire following the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy…
NZ fresh-produce firm Spiers Foods appoints administrators
New Zealand fresh-produce supplier Speirs Foods has been placed into voluntary administration led by BDO Wellington. The post NZ fresh-produce firm Spiers Foods appoints…
Donatella Versace teams up with Revolve to launch new fashion and beauty brand
Donatella Versace is returning to creative leadership with a new fashion and beauty venture alongside online fashion giant Revolve Group, with its first products set to launch in…
Nuxe appoints Christine Delfaut-Sara as new CEO
The French cosmetics brand Nuxe has appointed Christine Delfaut-Sara, who has been a member of the management team since 2019, as its new CEO. She will take office on October 1…
Holland and Barrett appoints new chief people officer
Michelle Boothroyd joins as part of a wider restructuring of the retailer’s executive team
ASOS appoints Law Roach as first-ever Stylist in Residence
Roach will work on seasonal campaigns and fashion storytelling to provide customers with styling inspiration
Holland & Barrett appoints Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer
Holland & Barrett has appointed Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer.. She joins Holland & Barrett from FTSE 250 residential landlord Grainger, where she also served as…
McCain Foods taps PepsiCo exec as chief manufacturing and operations officer
Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer after nearly two decades at PepsiCo, assuming leadership of several areas of operation.