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October 9, 2012
Beiersdorf appoints Bill Graham to president, GM Beiersdorf North America

Beiersdorf, the U.S. subsidiary of Beiersdorf AG — a global skin care company based in Hamburg, Germany — has announced the appointment of Bill Graham as president and general manager of Beiersdorf North America.

WILTON, Conn. — Beiersdorf, the U.S. subsidiary of Beiersdorf AG — a global skin care company based in Hamburg, Germany — has announced the appointment of Bill Graham as president and general manager of Beiersdorf North America.

Graham previously served as president and general manager of Beiersdorf. His new role includes leadership of both the United States and Canadian business units.
 
Graham was promoted to the position of general manager of Beiersdorf in August 2011, after joining the company as VP sales in 2007.

October 9, 2012
Marley Coffee names SVP national accounts

Marley Coffee has appointed a new SVP national accounts.

LOS ANGELES — Marley Coffee has appointed a new SVP national accounts.

Chris Hopkins will be responsible for continuing to expand distribution of Marley Coffee through supermarkets, specialty retailers and convenience stores throughout the United States. Prior to his new role, Hopkins served as SVP national accounts at Marley Beverages, where he helped drive Marley's Mellow Mood first year sales of 1 million cases, which has grown to almost 3 million cases after two years in the market.

October 8, 2012
Safeway HR head earns industry recognition

Safeway on Monday announced that Russ Jackson, Safeway SVP human resources, has been named by Human Resource Executive magazine to the influential 2012 HR Honor Roll.

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway on Monday announced that Russ Jackson, Safeway SVP human resources, has been named by Human Resource Executive magazine to the influential 2012 HR Honor Roll. Jackson will be recognized by the publication on Oct. 9 at a black tie awards dinner at the University Club of Chicago.

October 8, 2012
US Nutrition vet assumes lead sales role at UrgentRx

UrgentRx on Monday announced that Tony West has joined its team as VP sales.

DENVER — UrgentRx on Monday announced that Tony West has joined its team as VP sales. 

“We’re thrilled to have a sales professional of Tony’s caliber join UrgentRx,” stated Jordan Eisenberg, president of UrgentRx. “As we expand our product line and launch into new markets, Tony’s experience and relationships will be instrumental in spurring UrgentRx’s growth. With Tony as our VP of sales, we’re looking forward to an exciting new era for the company.”

October 1, 2012
Reckitt Benckiser taps Pfizer Consumer vet to lead U.S. consumer marketing

Reckitt Benckiser recently named Tiffany McLaud to the position of consumer healthcare marketing director.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Reckitt Benckiser recently named Tiffany McLaud to the position of consumer healthcare marketing director. McLaud joins RB from Pfizer Consumer Healthcare where she held a number of senior positions, most recently as senior director of U.S. dietary supplements.

As RB's healthcare marketing director, McLaud will oversee the company's healthcare portfolio, including Mucinex, Delsym and Cepacol.

September 27, 2012
National Confectioners Association names Jelly Belly executive as board chairman

Jelly Belly president and COO Bob Simpson will take over the National Confectioners Association's executive board as chairman.

WASHINGTON — Jelly Belly president and COO Bob Simpson will take over the National Confectioners Association's executive board as chairman.

NCA's publication, Candy & Snack Today said Simpson replaces Mitchell Goetze as the chairman of the executive board. Blommer Chocolate Co. president Peter Blommer was appointed to serve as vice chairman, and Goetze, who is president and COO of Goetze's Candy Co., becomes ex-officio chairman.

September 26, 2012
McCormick adds Lilly exec to board

Global flavorings leader McCormick named Eli Lilly executive Jacques Tapiero to its board.

SPARKS, Md. — Global flavorings leader McCormick named Eli Lilly executive Jacques Tapiero to its board.

Tapiero has served as SVP and president of emerging markets for Lilly since 2009 and brings more than 25 years of international business experience to the $3.5 billion spice company. Tapiero currently leads Lilly's business strategy in many of the world's fastest-growing markets, such as China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Turkey. He is a member of Lilly's executive committee.

September 26, 2012
Mylan Specialty hires 'Modern Family' star for anaphylaxis campaign

Mylan Specialty has hired a star of a popular TV series as a celebrity spokeswoman for a campaign designed to draw attention to severe allergic reactions.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Mylan Specialty has hired a star of a popular TV series as a celebrity spokeswoman for a campaign designed to draw attention to severe allergic reactions.

September 24, 2012
McKesson promotes specialty head to lead U.S. pharmaceutical division

McKesson on Monday named Mark Walchirk president of its U.S. pharmaceutical division, effective immediately.

SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson on Monday named Mark Walchirk president of its U.S. pharmaceutical division, effective immediately. Walchirk, who most recently was chief operating officer of McKesson Specialty Health, has held numerous leadership roles at McKesson over the past 11 years, including COO of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical.

September 24, 2012
Savient names SVP, CFO

Savient Pharmaceuticals has appointed a new finance chief.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Savient Pharmaceuticals has appointed a new finance chief.

John Hamill will serve as Savient's SVP and CFO, where he will be responsible for all financial and accounting functions of the company. Hamill, who brings more 25 years of global financial and administrative operational experience to his new role, will directly report to Savient president and CEO Lou Ferrari. Prior to joining the drug maker, Hamill served as CFO of PharmaNet Development Group, a leading global supplier of drug development services.

September 20, 2012
Supervalu names new chief information officer

Supervalu on Thursday announced the appointment of Kathy Persian as SVP and chief information officer.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday announced the appointment of Kathy Persian as SVP and chief information officer. Persian, 45, joined the company in February 2010 in the role of group VP retail and merchandising systems, and later moved to group VP corporate planning, analysis and business process. 

Persian was named to the CIO post following the decision by Wayne Shurts to accept a position with another company, Supervalu reported. In her new role as chief information officer, Persian will lead all of the company’s information technology activities.

September 19, 2012
Coty selects Jean Mortier to lead its Prestige business

Beauty company Coty has appointed Jean Mortier as president of its Prestige business, effective immediately.

NEW YORK — Beauty company Coty has appointed Jean Mortier as president of its Prestige business, effective immediately.

Mortier has served as SVP, commercial for Coty since 2005. He succeeds Michele Scannavini, who was named CEO of Coty in July after serving as president of Coty Prestige for 10 years. In his new capacity, Mortier will lead the continued development and growth of the Coty Prestige portfolio, as well as seek new business ventures and collaborations. Based in Paris, he will also serve on Coty's executive committee.

September 18, 2012
'Scrubs' actress hired as spokeswoman for flu vaccination campaign

Just days after Sanofi Pasteur's hiring of actor Chris O'Donnell as a celebrity spokesman for its flu vaccination campaign, the American Lung Association has hired actress Sarah Chalke for its campaign, for which it is also collaborating with Sanofi Pasteur.

WASHINGTON — Just days after Sanofi Pasteur's hiring of actor Chris O'Donnell as a celebrity spokesman for its flu vaccination campaign, the American Lung Association has hired actress Sarah Chalke for its campaign, for which it is also collaborating with Sanofi Pasteur.

The American Lung Association announced the enlistment of Chalke for its "Faces of Influenza" initiative to promote flu immunizations. Chalke, a cast member of the show Scrubs and a mother, will be the spokeswoman for the campaign during the 2012-2013 season.

September 17, 2012
CVS Caremark names EVP, general counsel

CVS Caremark has appointed Thomas Moriarty as EVP and general counsel of CVS Caremark.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark has appointed Thomas Moriarty as EVP and general counsel of CVS Caremark.

Moriarty most recently served as general counsel at the Celgene, a biopharmaceutical company, where he was responsible for global legal strategy and served on the company's management committee. Prior to that, Moriarty was general counsel and corporate secretary at Medco Health Solutions.

September 12, 2012
PepsiCo announces executive changes

PepsiCo announced that its current president is resigning from his post.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo announced that its current president is resigning from his post.

September 12, 2012
SoloHealth brings together veteran executive team in preparation for national kiosk launch

SoloHealth on Wednesday named Tim Kiss to serve as VP marketing — a new position at SoloHealth — as the company prepares for its nationwide rollout of the SoloHealth Station consumer kiosk this fall.

 ATLANTA — SoloHealth on Wednesday named Tim Kiss to serve as VP marketing — a new position at SoloHealth — as the company prepares for its nationwide rollout of the SoloHealth Station consumer kiosk this fall. SoloHealth also named Dan Bonert to VP advertising sales, promoted Eric Hoell to VP operations and promoted Stephen Kendig to EVP and chief commercial officer.

September 11, 2012
NACDS Foundation names director of development

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has appointed Matthew Burriesci as director of development.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has appointed Matthew Burriesci as director of development.  

Burriesci began his new role with the NACDS Foundation on Aug. 20 and reports directly to NACDS Foundation president Kathleen Jaeger.  

September 10, 2012
H. D. Smith names new head of its home healthcare division

H. D. Smith, one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, on Monday named Timothy Booth to corporate VP and head of its home healthcare division.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — H. D. Smith, one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, on Monday named Timothy Booth to corporate VP and head of its home healthcare division. Booth will report to Christopher Smith, H. D. Smith's president and COO.

September 10, 2012
Supervalu names interim leader for Farm Fresh banner

Supervalu announced that the president of its Farm Fresh banner is leaving his post to pursue other interests.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu announced that the president of its Farm Fresh banner is leaving his post to pursue other interests.

September 7, 2012
BioPlus names IT VP

BioPlus announced that Fred Gagle has joined the company as VP information technology.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — BioPlus announced that Fred Gagle has joined the company as VP information technology.

In his role, Gagle will will ensure that the IT infrastructure at BioPlus is reliable, cost effective, secure, and easy to support. His department is responsible for making sure patient health information is secure and protected.

September 7, 2012
Reports: Obama gets support from former Costco CEO

President Barack Obama's re-election bid got a dose of support from the cofounder of one of the country's largest retailers, according to published reports.

NEW YORK — President Barack Obama's re-election bid got a dose of support from the cofounder of one of the country's largest retailers, according to published reports.

Speaking at the Democratic National Convention, former Costco Wholesale CEO and cofounder Jim Sinegal said Obama "understands what the private sector needs to succeed," The Seattle Times quoted the co-founder of Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco as saying.

September 5, 2012
Hain Celestial's finance chief to retire

Hain Celestial announced that EVP and CFO Ira Lamel will retire from the company.

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Hain Celestial announced that EVP and CFO Ira Lamel will retire from the company.

Lamel will remain with Hain Celestial until a successor is named and to ensure an orderly transition, according to the company, which has commenced a global search for Lamel's replacement. Lamel, 65, joined the company in 2001.

September 4, 2012
Giant-Landover appoints Gayle Shields as director of pharmacy operations

Giant-Landover has appointed Gayle Shields as its director of pharmacy operations, the Ahold USA-owned supermarket chain said Friday.

LANDOVER, Md. — Giant-Landover has appointed Gayle Shields as its director of pharmacy operations, the Ahold USA-owned supermarket chain said Friday.

Shields brings nearly 25 years of pharmacy operations experience to the chain, officially known as Giant Food of Landover, Md., and a separate banner from Carlisle, Pa.-based Giant Food Stores, also owned by Ahold. Shields previously worked as director of pharmacy operations for Albertson's and Save Mart, and attended college and graduate school in South Africa.

September 4, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid names new CFO

Newell Rubbermaid has appointed Doug Martin as CFO, succeeding Juan Figuereo.

ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid has appointed Doug Martin as CFO, succeeding Juan Figuereo.

August 30, 2012
Lilly promotes Michael Harrington to SVP, general counsel

Eli Lilly announced that Michael Harrington will be promoted to SVP and general counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly announced that Michael Harrington will be promoted to SVP and general counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

Harrington — who currently serves as VP and deputy general counsel for the drug maker and is responsible for the legal function across Lilly's five business units — will replace Robert Armitage, who will retire at the end of the year. In his new role, Harrington will report to Lilly chairman, president and CEO John Lechleiter and will serve on the company's executive committee.