CFO

Key Points: The Campbell’s Company has appointed Todd Cunfer, the CFO of Freshpet, as its new finance chief, effective Oct. 20. Cunfer will succeed Campbell’s CFO Carrie Anderson, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. Campbell’s CEO Mick…

Key Highlights: PepsiCo has appointed Walmart finance executive Steve Schmitt as its new CFO, effective from Nov. 10. Schmitt, currently the CFO for Walmart U.S., will succeed Jamie Caulfield, PepsiCo’s CFO, who will retire next year after a distinguished 30-year…

Unilever Names Srinivas Phatak as New Chief Financial Officer Unilever has appointed Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, a role he has been serving in on an interim basis since February. With nearly three decades of experience at…

New Developments: Following the sudden dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe by Nestlé due to a breach of the company’s code of conduct related to a romantic relationship with a subordinate, CFO Anna Manz revealed a detailed timeline of events leading…

Key Takeaways: Leanne D. Cunningham, Brown-Forman’s finance chief, plans to retire on May 1, as per a Securities Exchange Commission filing on Aug. 21. The spirits company, known for brands like Jack Daniel’s whiskey, is 155 years old. Cunningham joined…

Key Points: Conagra Brands, based in Chicago, is expecting a significant increase in cost of goods sold (COGs) inflation for fiscal 2026, with a combination of 4% core inflation and a 3% rise due to tariffs, totaling around 7% according…

Dive Brief: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kellanova, previously known as Kellogg Company, has resigned to join consumer health firm Kenvue as their top financial executive effective May 12, according to filings from both companies. Amit Banati, aged 56,…

Utz Brands Appoints Former Tropicana Executive as New CFO Dive Brief: Utz Brands has announced the appointment of William J. Kelley Jr., a former Tropicana executive, as its new chief financial officer, effective May 1, replacing current CFO Ajay Kataria.…

Key Takeaways: Unilever’s CFO, Fernando Fernandez, will be taking on additional responsibilities for supply chain, procurement, digital and technology, and business services as part of a major executive leadership reorganization announced by the global food and household retailer on Monday.…

Exciting News at Goodles! Goodles, the popular better-for-you mac and cheese brand, has announced the appointment of Chris Hall as its new chief financial officer. Hall brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as CFO of Sovos…