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Albertsons Names Cody Perdue Interim CFO
Albertsons Companies has appointed Cody Perdue as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Oct. 5, as the company searches for a permanent successor.
Perdue, who currently serves as Senior Vice President (VP) of Treasury, Investor Relations and Risk Management, will continue overseeing those functions while serving as interim CFO.
He succeeds Sharon McCollam, who previously announced plans to retire. McCollam will remain with Albertsons in an advisory capacity through the end of the company’s fiscal year on Feb. 27, 2027, to support the transition...
Yum! Brands Appoints Former HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies to Board of Directors
Yum! Brands, Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen ("Steve") B. Bratspies, former chief executive officer of HanesBrands, Inc., to its board of directors, effective August 26, 2026.
"Steve is a respected business leader with extensive experience leading global consumer brands and driving operational excellence at scale," said Brian Cornell, non-executive chairman of the Yum! Brands board of directors. "His deep expertise across retail, brand management and consumer products, combined with his public company leadership experience, will bring valuable perspective to our board...
Domino's Bolsters Board with Dollar Tree CEO Michael Creedon Jr. and Tech Veteran Anneliese Olson
Domino's Pizza has appointed two new independent directors, welcoming Michael C. Creedon, Jr. and Anneliese Olson to its board.
"We're pleased to welcome Mike and Anneliese to the Board," said David Brandon, Domino's Executive Chairman. "Their deep experience leading consumer and technology-driven businesses will bring valuable, fresh perspectives as Domino's continues to execute our long-term strategy."
Creedon has held several leadership roles during his career with companies like Advance Auto Parts, Tyco International and ADT Security. He currently serves...
Domino’s Names Joe Jordan CEO as Russell Weiner Plans Retirement
Domino’s Pizza Inc. has outlined a planned leadership transition that will see Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Domino’s US Joe Jordan step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on October 1, 2026, as longtime company veteran Russell Weiner prepares to retire from the position.
The company said Jordan will also join Domino’s Board of Directors at that time. Weiner will remain CEO through the end of September 2026 before transitioning to Executive Chairman Designate, and will...
Yum! Brands Appoints Former Marriott International CFO Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg to Board
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.
“Leeny is a highly accomplished leader with deep global experience and a strong track record of driving disciplined growth,” said Brian Cornell, non-executive chairman of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. “Her expertise and perspective will be a strong addition to our board and will help guide our...
NPFDA Welcome Treasurer and Six New Board Members
The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) announced recent changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Scott Robbert, Vice President of Logistics at EJ Poultry, as Treasurer.
Robbert will join the 2026 NPFDA Officers:
The official induction will take place during the Annual Convention & Protein Suppliers Showcase at the Hyatt...
Six Individuals Appointed to NPB Board of Directors
The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027.
Congratulations to the following producer leaders:
The National Pork Board is comprised of 15 pork producers or importers, nominated by Pork Act Delegates at the National Pork Forum and appointed by the U.S...
Chipotle Names Josh Weinstein to Its Board of Directors
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced a new addition to its board of directors, Josh Weinstein, effective immediately.
Josh Weinstein has served as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world's largest leisure travel companies, since 2022. During his over 20-year tenure with Carnival Corporation & plc, he served as its Chief Operations Officer from 2020 to 2022; President of Carnival UK from 2017 to 2020; Treasurer from 2007 to 2017; and as an attorney in the corporate...
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