The Human Capitalist - February 2013 Issue

February 2013

Intelligence for the consumer goods, life science and retail industries

The Human Capitalist

“A” player human capital leadership

by Hunt Executive Search

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Featured Articles

EXECUTIVE EDGE: Leadership's Link to Emotional Intelligence
Ever wonder why some of the most brilliant, well-educated people aren't promoted,
while those with fewer obvious skills climb the professional ladder? IQ is the intelligence we see above the surface, but is just the tip of the intelligence iceberg... Read More...

MONTHLY MENTOR: Power Listening. 4 Steps to Conversation Success
Listening may be the most important, yet least developed, skill for personal and professional success, especially in today's fast-paced business climate... Read More...

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People on the Move

Burberry CFO resigns; brand names new COO. more..

Faber elected president of Coca-Cola Bottlers Association. more..

Wal-Mart names Chile Head Ostale Chief of Latin America. more..

Aloecorp named Ken Jones COO. more...

Lindal names new CFO. more...

Snyder's-Lance CEO retiring in May. more...

Coke CEO Kent to join 3M board. more...

Bacardi names former Diageo marketer as CMO. more...

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Industry News

InBev Sued by U.S. to Block $20 Billion Grupo Modelo Deal
Regulators filed a suit challenging AB InBev's $20 billion purchase of Modelo, brewers of Corona. The combined entity would have a 46% share of US beer. Read more...

Li & Fung Buys Cosmetics Group Lornamead
Li & Fung is paying $140 million for Lorrnamead, the Finesse and Yardley folks. The Hong Kong-based buyer is becoming more of a brand company. Read more...

ConAgra Completes Acquisition of Ralcorp
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announces the successful completion of its acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. The closing of the transaction follows the approval of the acquisition by Ralcorp’s shareholders on January 29, and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Read more...

Ocean Spray Acquires Cranberry Processor in Chile
The deal marks Ocean Spray's first international acquisition. As part of the agreement, the company has purchased all land and assets related to receiving, storing, processing and distributing dried cranberries. All of the nearly 100 Cran Chile plant employees will become Ocean Spray employees. Read more...

Swatch Buying Harry Winston
Swatch Group AG is paying $750 million to buy the swanky Harry Winston brand - the diamonds that Marilyn Monroe cooed about in the movies. Read more...

Maple Leaf Foods Sells its Potato Processing Facility to Cavendish Farms
Maple Leaf will realize proceeds of approximately $60 million from the sale, which includes inventory and working capital, which will be used to pay down debt. Read more...

L'Oreal To Acquire Ayurvedic Brand In India
French cosmetic major - L'Oreal SA is planning expansion in India. It is planning to acquire ayurveda brand in India, to open more factories and innovation centers. Read more...

Billabong Receives Another Takeover Bid
Billabong International Ltd. had received a takeover offer for 526.8 million Australian dollars (US $556 million) from a consortium including U.S. clothing maker VF Corp., setting the stage for a bidding contest for the iconic Australian surfwear brand. Read more...

Croda International Buys Innovachem
Croda International Plc has acquired the assets of Innovachem, LLC of Cutchogue, NY. This acquisition adds Innovachem's patented product portfolio to Croda's range of ingredients for the personal care industry. Read more...

Beam Inc. to Sell Select Brands to Luxco
Luxco Acquiring Brands Including Wolfschmidt, Calvert and Bellows for $65 Million. Read more...

SABMiller Expands in China, Buying Kingway Beer
SABMiller agreed to buy China's Kingway Brewery Holdings for $864 million through its Chinese joint venture, bolstering its position in the potentially lucrative but fragmented Chinese beer market. Read more...

Novozymes M&A Chief Videbaek Makes Mark With Bio-Products Deal
Thomas Videbaek made his mark on strategy as chief dealmaker at Novozymes A/S with an $80 million purchase of a Canadian supplier of paper and textile enzymes. Read more...

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