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GMCR APPOINTS LINDA KAZANOVA AS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) has announced the appointment of Linda Kazanova as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms Kazanova brings 15 years of experi-
ence in the consumer packaged goods industry and 10 years of experience lead- ing human resources in publicly traded companies. Most recently she was the Vice
President of Human Resources and Medical for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation. Her previous experience includes leading human resources for Bell & Howell Company, and positions of pro- gressive responsibility with Kraft Foods and Information Resources Inc. Ms Kazanova holds a PhD in
Psychology from Northwestern and both Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Delaware
NUGENT NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF COFFEE RESERVE BRANDS
Coffee Reserve Brands in the US has announced that John Nugent has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr Nugent brings more than 20 years of experience in the consumer goods industry to Coffee Reserve Brands. Mr Nugent received a degree in Accounting from Marquette University and
is a former Vice President and General Manager with Anheuser-Busch Inc, where he led a multi-location, US$100 million beverage distribution organisa- tion. He brings extensive experience in sales, strategic marketing, brand build- ing, new product and packaging development, and other areas of marketing and distribution. Coffee Reserve President and CEO, Rick Grayson, said: "We are delighted
to have John join the Coffee Reserve Brands Team. We feel that John’s formal education in finance and proven abilities in sales and marketing bring the per- fect combination of skills to Coffee Reserve Brands. We are confident that John’s extensive background in the upscale beverage market will provide the springboard to take Coffee Reserve Brands to the next level." Mr Nugent’s responsibilities at Coffee Reserve will include leading the com-
pany in developing and refining their sales, marketing, and production initia- tives. Mr Grayson revealed that his primary role is to execute Coffee Reserve Brands’ three year strategic plan, which calls for doubling the size of the busi- ness. "John is results-oriented and leads with integrity," said Mr Grayson. "We feel
strongly that he will be an extremely effective member of our strategic team, and move forward in sync with our corporate values." Coffee Reserve Brands has been roasting coffee in Phoenix since 1997 and
is committed to procuring sustainable coffees such as Rain Forest Alliance certified and Fair Trade coffee from around the world. The company also oper- ates a custom packaging division which handles co-packing, toll roasting, in- room hotel packets and private label coffees.
NEXT ISSUE: July 2011
• International survey of worldwide manufacturers of plant & machinery for the coffee and cocoa industries
• Coffee and cocoa consumption in China • A review of the decaffeinated coffee market • Coffee production in Western South America • Trends in the shipping of coffee and cocoa • A survey of cocoa processing • Finance • Profile of a leading coffee roaster • Profile of a leading trader/processor
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May 2011 C&CI
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