Movers and Shakers The right people in the right roles can make all the diff erence
TopGum appoints Dr. Evgenia Lozinsky as new head of R&D Functional
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manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has announced the signing of an agreement to purchase PharmItBe, Ltd. and names Dr. Evgenia Lozinsky, former CEO of PharmItBe as TopGum’s head of R&D. Lozinsky will still serve as the president
of PharamItBe alongside her position as head of TopGum R&D. The company will continue to operate as a stand-alone, FDA-certifi ed analytical lab, as TopGum’s future subsidiary and provide services to other leading international companies. Lozinsky holds a PhD in chemistry from
Ben Gurion University, and served for 20 years as a senior R&D manager at several companies, including Agis Industries, Ltd. and Perrigo Co., plc. She has wide experience leading drug development
and in advanced analytical chemistry. “I am eager to lead TopGum’s R&D
and channel our mutual experience to bring the company to new heights,” professed Lozinsky. “PharmItBe found the perfect ‘family’ to continue its journey,
and as an experienced formulation and chemistry analytical developer, I look forward to working closely with TopGum’s management team to further the company’s vision and success.”
World Cocoa Foundation Announces Christine McGrath as New Chairman
NA and Indulgence and Tejinder Singh Saraon – MD and CEO, ofi Cocoa. Tricia Brannigan, The Hershey Company’s VP, Chief Procurement Offi cer, continues in her role as Board Offi cer. “I am honoured to take on the role of
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new Chairman. McGrath is the SVP and Chief Impact & Sustainability Offi cer at Mondelēz International and has more than two decades of experience in the global food industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and growth. McGrath is one of the longest serving WCF board members. In addition to McGrath’s appointment,
WCF has appointed two new Board Offi cers: Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, Cargill Managing Director – Cocoa and Chocolate
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WCF Chair and look forward to working with my fellow board members to drive progress towards a more sustainable cocoa sector,” said McGrath. “We have a collective responsibility to address the social and environmental challenges facing cocoa farming communities, and WCF is uniquely positioned to drive positive impact and transformation.” Chris Vincent, WCF President commented, ” We are delighted to
welcome Chris McGrath, a long-standing board member of WCF, as our new Chairman and Kojo Amoo-Gottfried and Tejinder Singh Saraon as Board Offi cers. Their extensive experience and deep knowledge of the cocoa sector will help us to advance our mission of creating a sustainable and thriving cocoa sector. We look forward to working closely with the entire board to drive positive change and achieve meaningful impact for cocoa farmers and their communities.’’ The board members will collaborate
with WCF’s management team and staff to advance the organisation’s mission to promote a sustainable and thriving cocoa sector.
Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, Cargill MD Cocoa and Chocolate
Tejinder Singh Saraon, MD ofi Cocoa
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