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Neary serves on the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors and the Women’s Foodservice Forum Board of Directors.
KBP Investments, one of the largest Yum! Brands franchisees in the country, announced Heather Neary has joined the company as Executive Vice President & General Manager of KBP Bells, an entity that focuses specifically on Taco Bell restaurants. Neary will oversee the business unit’s continued growth and development, including leading financial and operational performance.
“Heather is an accomplished leader with a demonstrated ability to drive value, growth, and profitability through strategy, innovation, and best-in-class execution,” says Mike Kulp, president & CEO of KBP Investments. “Heather’s arrival comes at an exciting time for KBP Bells as we continue to expand our footprint within the Taco Bell system. She will play a critical role in the evolution of the brand, and we are delighted to have her onboard.”
Women s Foodservice Forum Announces New Board Members To Advance Gender Equity And Create New Paths For Women To Succeed
Four senior executives join Board to accelerate the advancement of women
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DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Women s Foodservice Forum (WFF) has elected four senior leaders to its 2021 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee members. The robust board of industry executives, and the global brands they represent, are steadfastly committed to increasing opportunities for women and cultivating gender-diverse leadership.
Kathleen Ciaramello, WFF Chair and Chief Customer Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
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Focus Brands announced newly appointed executive brand management and marketing leadership to oversee the strategic direction of some of its brands and continue to drive brand relevance and market share.
The appointments include the following: Kendall Ware, chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon; Alisa Gmelich, chief brand officer for Auntie Anne’s; Cynthia Liu, vice president of marketing for Auntie Anne’s and Danielle Porto Parra, vice president of marketing for McAlister’s Deli. Additionally, with the company’s continuing focus on recruitment, retention and company culture, Melissa Smith, SPHR, MBA will take the helm as chief people officer for Focus Brands.
Focus Brands appoints Melissa Smith as chief people officer, among other executive appointments Focus Brands also named Kendall Ware chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon, and Alisa Gmelich chief brand officer for Auntie Anne s, among others
Focus Brands parent company of Auntie Anne s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe s Southwest Grill, McAlister s Deli and Schlotzsky s has promoted former senior vice president of human resources, Melissa Smith, to chief people officer after more than eight years in various positions in the company.
Smith’s promotion was announced among several other executive appointments at Focus Brands, including Kendall Ware, chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon; Alisa Gmelich, chief brand officer for Auntie Anne’s, Cynthia Liu, vice president of Marketing for Auntie Anne s; and Danielle Porto Parra, vice president of Marketing for McAlister s Deli.
Focus Brands Appoints New Brand Executives and Names Chief People Officer
New brand management and brand marketing roles named; HR veteran takes on new post
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ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Focus Brands®, parent company of iconic brands Auntie Anne s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe s Southwest Grill®, McAlister s Deli® and Schlotzsky s®, today announced newly appointed executive brand management and marketing leadership to oversee the strategic direction of some of its brands and continue to drive brand relevance and market share.
The appointments include the following: Kendall Ware, chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon; Alisa Gmelich, chief brand officer for Auntie Anne s; Cynthia Liu, vice president of Marketing for Auntie Anne s and Danielle Porto Parra, vice president of Marketing for McAlister s Deli. Additionally, with the company s continuing focus on recruitment, retention and company cultu