Campbell Soup Co. chief Doug Conant has been elected chairman of US-based management consultants The Conference Board.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


Conant replaces PricewaterhouseCoopers CEO Samuel DiPiazza Jr as chairman of the not-for-profit body.


The Conference Board, which is based in New York, has offices in Brussels and Hong Kong and seeks to “create and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society”.


The body is run by a board of trustees, which also counts Unilever chief executive Patrick Cescau among its members.


Conant has held the top job at Campbell for six years and is currently overseeing something of a change in focus at the US-based food group.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The company is looking to focus on “simple meals” and has hinted it may sell off premium chocolate business Godiva.