UK confectionery and soft drinks maker Cadbury Schweppes has confirmed the appointment, effective immediately, of David Macnair as chief science & technology officer.

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Macnair will report to CEO Todd Stitzer. He joins the company from Campbell Soup, where he was chief research officer and senior vice president, global research & development / quality assurance. He also had a stint at M&M Mars.

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