Mars Drinks Names Bobby Chacko North America Regional President And GM

PHILADELPHIA -- Mars Drinks has promoted Bobby Chacko to regional president and general manager of North America. He was previously the company's chief marketing officer.

The move comes as former North American general manager David Flochel prepares to return to his native France following an 18-month assignment.

Chacko joined Mars Drinks in 2013. As chief marketing officer, he helped reshaped the company's brand, innovation and product development strategies.