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Costa Coffee announces new CEO
Costa Coffee have announced that Philippe Schaillee will become CEO of the company effective 10 April 2023.
Grand Havana appoints new president and COO
Specialty coffee company, Grand Havana Inc, has appointed Mr Hugo Gutiérrez as president, chief operating officer, and member of the Board.
Vanúsia Maria Carneiro Nogueira first woman to be appointed as executive director of the ICO
With more than twenty years of professional experience in the coffee sector, Nogueira is the first woman to be elected to the position in ICO’s history.
illycaffè appoints Cristina Scocchia as new chief executive officer
Scocchia, a member of illycaffè’s board since 2019, will take the reins from Massimiliano Pogliani, effective 1 January 2022.
Ambassador Iván Romero-Martínez of Honduras becomes chair of the International Coffee Council
The 130th Session of the International Coffee Council confirmed by acclamation Ambassador Iván Romero-Martínez of Honduras as the Chair of the International Coffee Council for coffee year 2021/22.
Tsoi promoted to CEO of Starbucks China
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the promotion of Leo Tsoi to chief executive officer of Starbucks China.
The Rainforest Alliance names Santiago Gowland its new CEO
Santiago Gowland has joined the Rainforest Alliance as chief executive officer (CEO).
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company names Razdan president of Americas & India markets
Foodservice industry veteran Sanjiv Razdan has joined the global tea and coffee company, marking its new growth phase.
illycaffè appoints Jack Edwards president of illy North America
illycaffè taps Diageo executive Jack Edwards to be president of its North American operations.
Westrock Coffee Co announces new CFO
Westrock Coffee Company has announced Chris Pledger as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Numi Organic Tea names Brian Durkee as new CEO
Numi Organic Tea has announced that the company’s current president, Brian Durkee, is becoming the company’s new CEO.
Nicola Panzani named CEO of IMA Coffee Petroncini
Nicola Panzani succeeds Claudio Giberti as CEO.
Ally Coffee unifies specialty and commercial divisions, announces new CEO
Ally Coffee has appointed a new CEO and also announced it will unify its US Specialty and Commercial divisions under one roof beginning in 2021.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence names CC Su as China/Asia consultant
In her new role, CC Su will support the expansion of ACE’s Sensory Educational Training (SET) programme, oversee, and assist farmer outreach and the retention and development of ACE membership throughout the region.