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Nestlé appoints Group General Counsel

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Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Manuela Bernasconi, currently General Counsel for Zone Americas, as Group General Counsel and a member of the Group Executive Board, effective 1 January 2027. After seven years as Nestlé’s Group General Counsel, Leanne Geale will retire.
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IFF Makes Double Senior Appointment

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IFF has appointed Mark Hotze as chief commercial officer and Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder as senior vice president, Texturizing Solutions, for its Food Ingredients business, strengthening its leadership team as the business prepares to become a standalone company.
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David Hulays Named Hershey CFO

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The Hershey Company has announced that Dave Hulays has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil. Hulays, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance, brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership experience at Hershey and Procter & Gamble to the role.
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Joseph Clarke Joins SIAL Innovation Jury

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Joseph Clarke, Senior Editor of Hand Media International’s International Confectionery magazine, has been appointed to the judging panel for the SIAL Paris Innovation Awards 2026.
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Oterra Names Susanne Arfelt Rajamand CEO

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Oterra Names Susanne Arfelt Rajamand CEO
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Barry Callebaut appoints new COO

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Barry Callebaut has appointed Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026, as the chocolate and cocoa supplier continues to advance its Focus for Growth strategy.
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A Taste of Monty Bojangles

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In this exclusive interview, International Confectionery Senior Editor Joseph Clarke speaks with Abbie, a product developer at Monty Bojangles. 
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Heather Hoytink Named Hershey U.S. President

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The Hershey Company announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo.
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Mondelēz International Appoints EVP and CFO

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Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Amit Banati as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
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Robert Berge Joins Theegarten Management

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Robert Berge joined the Theegarten-Pactec executive team on 1 June 2026. His arrival comes ahead of the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Dr Egbert Röhm, scheduled for the end of 2028. With this appointment, the packaging machinery manufacturer is setting the course early for a smooth succession.
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