Movers and Shakers The right people in the right roles can make all the diff erence
Vamsi Mohan Thati appointed President Asia Pacifi c Vamsi Mohan Thati (born 1971, Indian
national) was President of Greater China and Mongolia for The Coca-Cola Company. Prior, Vamsi served as President Islands). He joined Coca-Cola in 1998 and held various leadership roles across Asia management. Vamsi Mohan Thati holds a bachelor’s
The Barry Callebaut Group has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2023. Vamsi Mohan Thati is succeeding Jo Thys, who was January 1, 2023.
degree in electronics and communications engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, India. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School, US (see separate bio for further details).
Group said:
Reporting directly to the CEO, Vamsi Mohan Thati will be based in the company’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Peter Boone, CEO of the Barry Callebaut “I am delighted to welcome
Vamsi to Barry Callebaut. Vamsi has a strong track record of creating value adding growth. He combines a profound including China, India, Japan and Australia, with nearly 25 years of customer focus and operational experience in the food industry. The appointment of Vamsi will ensure the further implementation of our regional growth strategy, whilst bringing fresh, outside, impetus to our focus on continued value creation in Region Asia
Fairtrade America appoints new Executive Director
Fairtrade America has announced that Amanda Archila has joined the organisation as Executive Director. Archila comes to Fairtrade America with more than 15 years of experience working in a range of industries, from natural food to e-commerce retail and consumer electronics. Archila also brings an extensive fair trade advocacy background and passion for the organisation. In her new position, Archila will support
Fairtrade America as the organisation enters an exciting chapter of growth marked by increased consumer awareness of the Fairtrade Mark and the impact it has on farming communities worldwide. According to the 2021 biennial Fairtrade Consumer Insights report conducted by Globescan, 41% of Americans recognise the Fairtrade Mark, an increase of almost 50% from 2019. Furthermore, trust in the Mark has also increased, with 57% of
Americans agreeing they trust the Mark, up 48% from 2019. “My history with the fair trade
movement has fueled my passion for supporting farmers and workers, including ensuring they can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods and have meaningful representation at each level of decision making,” said Archila. “I am honoured to join the talented team at Fairtrade America and to support the organisation as it builds on its legacy as the globally most recognised and most trusted ethical label in the world. The future has never been brighter for Fairtrade America, and I am dedicated to keeping the bar high for Fairtrade for and with farmers and workers.” In addition to Archila’s professional
achievements, she also proudly serves on the Forté Alumni Leadership Council,
a group of recent MBA alumni dedicated to furthering Forté’s mission of advancing women. The council is focused on supporting Forté’s post-MBA network as they navigate their careers.
50 Kennedy’s Confection March 2023
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