The Human Capitalist - April 2013 Issue

April 2013

Intelligence for the consumer goods, life science and retail industries

The Human Capitalist

“A” Player human capital leadership

by Hunt Executive Search

Featured Article

MONTHLY MENTOR: The Leadership Trust Deficit
Trusting relationships are what make the difference between people's feeling good about what they do and simply going through the motions. Trust is inspiring and energy producing... Read More...

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People on the Move

Starbucks names Sharon Rothstein Global CMO. More..

C. Scott O'Hara joins GNC Holdings Board of Directors. More..

Atkins Nutritionals names Joseph Scalzo President and CEO. More..

Kimberly-Clark names Palmer President Global Brands and Innovation and Sirkin CMO. More..

Burger King CEO to take Heinz reins after deal. More..

Lindsay Owen-Jones to step down as L'Oreal Honorary Chairman. More..

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Industry News

Perrigo Acquires Pet Health Care Products Maker Velcera for $160 Million
The purchase of the value brand extends Perrigo's expanding pet health products. It also acquired Sergeant, maker of flea and tick collars for dogs and cats, last October. Read more...

Dole Closes $1.7 Billion Sale
Dole Food has closed on the sale of two international businesses as part of a major company restructuring. The $1.7 billion cash deal gives Tokyo trading company Itochu Corp. the exclusive rights to the Dole trademark on packaged foods products worldwide, as well as certain fresh produce in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Read more...

Sara Lee Coffee Spinoff Gets $9.7 Billion Offer
The European investment group that recently bought Peet's Coffee & Tea and Caribou Coffee is looking to expand its presence in that industry, going after the coffee brands recently spun off by Sara Lee Corp., with a nearly $10 billion offer. Read more...

Tesco Buys Giraffe for £50 Million in Attempt to Revitalize Sales
Tesco is to buy the Giraffe restaurant chain for up to £50m. The bold move would give Tesco 47 Giraffe outlets and crucially, allow the company to offer its customers a well-known high street brand in-store in a bid to help rejuvenate sales and attract more shoppers. Read more...

Two Investment Firms Picked to Buy Twinkies for $410 Million
Apollo Global Management and Dean Metropoulos, which made a joint offer to snap up the famous cream-filled cakes, have also entered the contest to buy Drake's, which include Devil Dogs and Yodels.. Read more...

Henkel to Acquire Polish Laundry and Home Care Brands from PZ Cussons
Henkel has signed an agreement with the UK-based consumer products company PZ Cussons Plc to acquire their Polish Laundry and Home Care brands. The transaction includes predominantly detergents and fabric softeners of the "E" brand, and other smaller brands. The business operates mainly in Poland but also includes activities in Russia and other Central Eastern European countries. Read more...

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