
Golden State Foods Announces New Appointments
Golden State Foods (GSF) announces the appointment of Everton Harris as corporate senior vice president and chief human resources officer, and the promotion of Campbell Cooper to corporate senior vice president and chief customer and strategy officer. Harris will create a future-focused HR function that positions talent as a competitive advantage for GSF and removes barriers for potential growth. Cooper, collaborating closely with each business unit and the senior executive team, will develop and deliver a strategic plan that advances performance and growth, while aligning and prioritizing global customer needs over the next five years.
Mellody Hobson to retire from Starbucks Board
Mellody Hobson informs Starbucks of her intention to retire from the board of directors. Mellody has been a Starbucks board member and a leader of the company for more than 20 years. First recruited to serve on the Board by Howard Schultz in 2005, Mellody has served as vice chair, chair and, most recently, lead independent director.
Madhav Kurup Takes Charge as Global Chief Operating Officer of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Madhav Kurup has been elevated to Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. This marks a significant milestone as the first non-German appointed to a global C-suite role at Hellmann. Madhav’s new role makes him one of the four members of Hellmann’s Executive Management Team, globally responsible for the company. As COO, he will oversee the global product organization for air freight, sea freight and contract logistics. He will hold direct accountability for the global P&L of all three products, each managed by dedicated global product heads.
President named by Navis Food Partner
Navis Food Partners leadership team grows with the addition of Paul Green as president of Navis. Paul is currently a member of the Navis board of directors and brings an extraordinary 40-year career in our industry with significant expertise in sales, supply chain, fresh food distribution and, importantly, integration and transformation.
Stop Foodborne Illness Announces Sandra Eskin as New CEO
Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) announces that Sandra Eskin will assume the role of CEO on February 24, 2025. Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has a long track record of food safety advocacy. Throughout her career, Eskin has worked on a broad range of food safety, consumer protection and public policy issues