This week has been one other revolving door of hires, departures, and promotions at manufacturers, from CMO appointments to entrepreneurs transferring into the CEO position.
We’re rounding up the U.S. and world advertising and marketing management strikes it is best to find out about for the week ending Oct. 3.
– Pandora‘s CMO Berta de Pablos-Barbier is entering into the CEO seat. The previous LVMH exec will exchange outgoing boss Alexander Lacik, who’s stepping down in 2026.
– One other instance of a marketer taking the highest seat: ex-Ruggable CMO Jenna Habayeb has joined youngsters and household clothes model Posh Peanut as president. “This new chapter is particularly significant as a result of it blends all the things I really like: trend, model constructing, buyer connection, and scaling a enterprise with coronary heart,” she wrote on LinkedIn.
– Squishmallows maker Jazwares has picked Michelle Wong as svp, world advertising and marketing. She was beforehand CMO at cupcake chain Sprinkles.
– Firehouse Subs has named former Tim Hortons marketer Carolina Berti as U.S. and Canada CMO. She’ll oversee model, menu innovation, and visitor engagement methods.
– Mexican quick informal restaurant chain QDOBA has promoted Jon Burke from vp of nationwide advertising and marketing to CMO. He’ll oversee storytelling, built-in advertising and marketing and media, digital engagement, culinary innovation, and extra.
– British espresso and sandwich chain Pret A Manger has employed Matthew Bresnahan as CMO. He joins from Restaurant Manufacturers Worldwide, the place he’s been for the previous 12 years. His appointment comes as Pret continues to broaden within the U.Okay. and U.S.
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