The MW Brands Board announced last week that Elisabeth Fleuriot will become the CEO of MW Brands (John West, Petit Navire, Mareblu). The current CEO, Adolfo Valsecchi, will retire on 31st July 2013, as was already announced on 21st June.
Elisabeth Fleuriot, future CEO of MW Brands
Thiraphong Chansiri, the MW Brands Chairman, said “I am very pleased that Elisabeth has accepted our offer to lead MW Brands. Elisabeth is a truly international and strategic business leader with extensive experience in Foods. She has over 35 years of experience in the multinational companies Danone, Yoplait and Kellogg’s. Elisabeth’s last role at Kellogg’s was Senior Vice President Emerging Markets from Russia to South Africa. Elisabeth is also a non-Exec Board member of Carlsberg and Stora Enso. I am confident Elisabeth will bring all her experience and positive energy to drive this business forward and lead the team in line with our one caring crew valuesâ€.
Elisabeth will start on Monday 26th August 2013. The board thanked Adolfo once again for his contribution and wished Elisabeth all the best for her future with MW Brands.