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The Human Capitalist

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by The Hunt Group, Inc.

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Featured Articles

MONTHLY MENTOR: Accountability Essentials
Accountability refers to your answerability, blameworthiness and liability. Leaders must acknowledge and assume responsibility for their actions, products, decisions and policies, including administration, governance and implementation. They're obligated to report, explain and be answerable for any and all consequences. Read More...

LEADERSHIP BEYOND BORDERS: Why Western Companies Should Look at Latin America
Interview with Karl Lippert, President, SABMiller Latin America on Latin America Leadership Trends. Read More...

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People on the Move

Revlon Names Lorenzo Delpani as its President and CEO. More...

Former Pepsico/Nestle exec named Ready Pac CEO. More...

Calvin McDonald, ex-Sears Canada CEO, named head of Sephora Americas. More...

J&J taps Coca-Cola veteran Alison Lewis as Consumer CMO. More...

Mark A. McNeil appointed CEO of Clement Pappas. More...

Forest Laboratories names Alex Kelly SVP, CCO, Public Affairs and Investor Relations. More...

Brown-Forman names Brand Director for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey. More...

Carl M. Casale appointed to Ecolab Board. More...

Pinnacle Foods hires former Campbell VP as President of Grocery Division. More...

L'Oréal veteran Eric Lauzat joins Elizabeth Arden. More...

Nutroganics announces appointment of Vincent S. Andrich to Advisory Board. More...

Annie's appoints Zahir Ibrahim as Chief Financial Officer. More...

Former GlaxoSmithKline, Campbell's Executive named MusclePharm CMO. More...

Kroger names Michael Ellis as next President, COO. More...

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Industry News

Del Monte Foods Sells Consumer Products Division for $1.68 Billion
Del Monte Foods is finally shedding its long-held canned fruits and vegetables business. Read more...

Energizer Announces Closing of the Acquisition of the Feminine Hygiene Business
Energizer announced the closing of the acquisition of the Stayfree pad, Carefree liner and o.b. tampon feminine hygiene brands in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Read more...

Monogram Foods Acquires Shelby County Cookers
Memphis-based Monogram Food Solutions has purchased from Westin of Omaha, NE, the assets of Shelby County Cookers of Harlan, IA, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat bacon products for foodservice and retail customers. Read more...

CVSL Offers to Acquire Blyth
CVSL has proposed a business combination with Blyth, under which CVSL would acquire all public common shares of Blyth for a per share consideration of $16.75, representing a 35% premium over the 90-day simple moving average price for the period ending October 24, 2013. Read more...

Cargill Acquires Polystar
Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Dalton, Georgia-based Polystar LLC, a manufacturer of surfactants and additives used in epoxies, adhesives and coatings. The transaction is expected to close in early 2014. Read more...

Sobeys Completes Safeway Acquisition
Safeway said it would realize around $4 billion after taxes and expenses as a result of the deal. Read more...

Nestle Sells Jenny Craig to Private Equity Firm
The world's biggest food group Nestle is selling its Jenny Craig weight management businesses in North America and Oceania to private equity firm North Castle Partners for an undisclosed sum. Read more...

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Featured Searches

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VP, Supply Chain Operations Integration Lead	$2B+ Personal Care Products	North Carolina - US
Sr. Director R&D - Dog Portfolio	$16B Pet Food	Tennessee - US
President-Brand Standards Division (Food Service)	$100M+ Restaurant/Hospitality Professional Services	North Carolina - US
VP/Global Head Package Development/Industrial Design	$3B Global FMCG	New Jersey - US
General Manager (Campus/Plant)	$2.5B Adults Spirits	Kentucky - US
Director of Marketing (Innovation)	$200M Consumer Durables Manufacturer	Colorado - US
Global Purchasing Director (Indirect)	$2B Personal Care Products	New York - US
Global Director Procurement Strategy, Sustainability & Center of Excellence	$9B+ CPG/FMCG	Chicago - US
Director of Global Procurement: Corporate Services, HR, Travel and Office Supplies	$9B+ CPG/FMCG	Chicago - US
Managing Director/Partner	Consumer Goods Private Equity	North America
Operating Partners	Consumer Goods & Services Private Equity	North America
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