Former CDMA president Jim Devine dies
His commitment to CDMA led him to attend trade shows, develop new endeavors, and consistently voice his support of the association, while appreciating its fragility in a changing marketplace.
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NACDS promotes Terry Arth to SVP of Member Services and Conferences
“Terry has been a visionary and disciplined leader in making NACDS meetings and conferences the gold standard in the industry,” said NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson.
Susan Morris will succeed Vivek Sankaran as Albertsons CEO
She will take the helm, and a seat on the board, following Sankaran's planned retirement on May 1.
Christyne Baxter joins Waterboy as Chief Strategy Officer
Baxter is the former Vice President of Sales at Liquid I.V., where she was crucial in driving significant growth and establishing market dominance.
Kelly Mahoney named CMO of Ulta Beauty
Mahoney, with Ulta Beauty for a decade, takes on the role after being Senior Vice President of Customer and Growth Marketing since 2023.
NACDS announces retirement of Jim Whitman after 48 years of service
Whitman will leave behind a legacy of commitment to member service and industry leadership.
David Kennerley joins Kroger as CFO
Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10, while Todd Foley will remain interim CFO through Kroger’s fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
Mercy Beehler joins NRF advocacy team
Beehler, who previously worked at NRF, will oversee the organization’s state and federal policy agenda.
L'Oréal Groupe names Christina Fair Consumer Products Division President
With over 20 years in consumer goods and beauty, Christina Fair brings extensive expertise to her new role.
HOSP appoints Tim Affeldt as president
Dr. Affeldt is poised to lead HOSP toward continued growth and influence in the healthcare landscape.
Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck to lead U.S. Confection business on an interim basis
Michael Del Pozzo, president of the U.S. Confection unit, is departing the company effective December 12.
MMR honors Donna Tweeten with Lifetime Achievement Award
MMR proudly awards retail icon Donna Tweeten with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in New York
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.
CVS Health names new leaders for pharmacy and consumer wellness businesses
Len Shankman is president of Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness (PCW), and Lucille Accetta is chief pharmacy officer.
Cofounder Tim Barry steps down as VillageMD CEO
Tim Barry, the co-founder and CEO of VillageMD, has left the company.
Haleon appoints Joe Sta-Romana as CCO
Haleon has appointed Joe Sta-Romana as Chief Customer Officer for its U.S. operations to lead customer-focused strategies, strengthen retail partnerships, and drive market growth and innovation.