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On the move: Beckers departure could herald Delhaize shake-up
9 May 2013
Delhaize Group is on the look-out for a new chief executive. The Belgium-based retail giant yesterday (8 May) issued a shock announcement revealing that CEO Pierre-Olivier Beckers plans to retire after 15 years at the helm. Michelle Russell takes a look at the shape Beckers will leave Delhaize in and the impact his departure could have on the grocer.
On the move: Heinz's new owners bring in their own
12 April 2013
The owners-elect of Heinz have effectively brought in their own man to run the US food giant. Dean Best looks at what the appointment of Burger King boss Bernardo Hees could mean for the ketchup maker.
On the move: Premier has much to prove after Clarke exit
29 January 2013
The surprise news the Premier Foods plc chief executive Michael Clarke has resigned sent shares in the food group down sharply yesterday (28 January). However, the company appears confident that Clarke's replacement, Gavin Darby, is the right man to lead the next phase of Premier's turnaround. Katy Askew reports.
On the move: Sir Stuart Rose parachutes in to Ocado
22 January 2013
Sir Stuart Rose brings a dose of glamour, prestige and experience to the chairman's seat at Ocado, but don't expect miracles, analysts have warned.
On the move: Can Safeway fly without Burd?
4 January 2013
News that Safeway's long-standing CEO, Steve Burd, is to retire in May has spawned greater uncertainty among some analysts about the retailer's competitive position.
On the move: Brasher faces challenge as Pick n Pay CEO
8 October 2012
The appointment of former Tesco UK chief Richard Brasher as Pick n Pay's new CEO last week may not be enough to turn around the fortunes of the South African supermarket operator, some analysts have suggested.
On the move: Compton exit sparks PepsiCo successor talk
12 September 2012
The announcement that PepsiCo's president John Compton is to leave the group after less than eight months in the role has sparked fresh speculation over who will succeed Indra Nooyi as CEO.
On the move: UB's Bunker appointment adds to M&A talk
7 August 2012
Speculation over the potential sale of United Biscuits' salty snacks division will start up again this week following the appointment of Kraft Foods' Nick Bunker as CEO of the unit.
On the move: US presents challenge for ex-Nestle UK chief
6 August 2012
Paul Grimwood, the head of Nestle's operations in the UK and Ireland, is to move across the Atlantic to lead the Swiss food giant's US business. Grimwood will take the reins of Nestle's biggest market but one that is concerning analysts. Michelle Russell reports.
On the move: Supervalu's Mr Sales faces tough task
3 August 2012
With a name like Wayne Sales, the new chairman and CEO of US retailer Supervalu Inc seems born to be in the industry.
On the move: X5 CEO Gusev's departure offers cause for concern
16 July 2012
News that Andrei Gusev will stand down as X5 Retail Group chief executive caused shares in the Russian retailer to sink to a 52-week low on Saturday (14 July). The market responded negatively to fears that an unstable management team will be unable to drive growth as X5 struggles to improve organic sales trends. The sudden nature of the announcement and lack of clarity over the reasons for Gusev's departure augmented these concerns. Katy Askew reports.
On the move: Poundland makes strategic move with Higginson appointment
13 July 2012
Poundland's appointment of former Tesco finance director Andrew Higginson as its chairman is being seen as a major coup for the UK value retailer.
On the move: Pennycook exit turns spotlight on Morrisons strategy
25 June 2012
The announcement from Morrisons that CFO Richard Pennycook plans to leave the company will come as a blow for the UK retailer. Morrisons is trading behind the market and Pennycook's exit serves to focus attention on the strategic problems that management is currently grappling with. Katy Askew reports.
On the move: Orkla pledges to step up FMCG focus as CEO exits
4 May 2012
Seven months ago, Orkla CEO Bjørn Wiggen announced the Norwegian conglomerate would focus on the FMCG sector, earning praise from analysts in the process. This week, Orkla stunned the market with news that Wiggen had decided to resign. Eyebrows were raised further yesterday when it emerged the boss of Orkla's FMCG unit would also leave the business. Industry watchers believe the departures will not mean a change in direction but could suggest Orkla's owners were frustrated with the slow progress of the company's new strategy.
On the move: Clarke grapples UK woes as Brasher exits Tesco
15 March 2012
Tesco UK CEO Richard Brasher will leave the business later this year, having only taken on leadership of the supermarket group's UK arm 12 months ago. In a move that signals the emphasis that Tesco is placing on improving its UK performance, Brasher will be replaced by group chief executive Philip Clarke. Katy Humphries reports.
On the move: Wal-Mart's Foran faces challenges in China
14 February 2012
Greg Foran, who moved from Woolworths Ltd to Wal-Mart last autumn, has been named as the US retail giant's new chief in China. As Dean Best writes, Foran is taking charge of one of Wal-Mart's most challenging businesses.
On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial
31 January 2012
After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.
On the move: Discord bookends Cordes reign at Metro Group
14 October 2011
Four years ago, Metro Group CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes took the top job at the German retail giant in the wake of discord in the boardroom and uncertainty over the company's future. He is set to leave the world's fourth-largest retailer in much the same way.
On the move: Challenges await new Premier Foods CEO
15 July 2011
Premier Foods has ended the uncertainty at the top of the company with the appointment of Kraft Foods executive Mike Clarke as its new CEO. The move was welcomed by analysts and investors but they recognise the hard work that lies ahead for the 47-year-old. Petah Marian reports.
On the move: Challenges lie ahead for new Asda COO McKenna
5 July 2011
Judith McKenna's rise to COO of Asda has been welcomed by the industry but, with the retailer facing a series of challenges, including declining market shares, the role is set to be a challenging one. Petah Marian reports.
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