Coke Veteran Glen Walter To Lead Mondelezs North American Business

by Emily Jed

October 25, 2017

DEERFIELD, IL -- Mondelez International has appointed Glen Walter executive vice-president and president for its North America business. Walter, 49, will lead…

James Dinkins To Succeed Sandy Douglas As Coca-Cola North America Prexy

by Emily Jed

October 24, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. said Alexander "Sandy" Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). He will be succeeded by James L.

Erin B James Succeeds Montano As Managing Editor At Vending Times

October 18, 2017

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -- Erin B. James has joined Vending Times as managing editor. She succeeds Nicholas Montano, who has accepted the post of director of…

Vending Times Nick Montano Joins Andamiro USA Corp As Director Of Marketing

October 18, 2017

GARDENA, CA -- Andamiro USA Corp. has announced that Nick Montano will spearhead the company's marketing functions as director of marketing and support its…

Hostess CEO Bill Toler Announces Retirement

October 17, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands Inc. said chief executive Bill Toler will retire effective Mar. 1 or sooner if a replacement can be found. He is widely…

Helix Leisure Group Ups Ted Parsons To Business Systems Director

by Tim Sanford

DALLAS -- Helix Leisure reports that its present U.S. general manager, Ted Parsons, is transitioning to group director of business systems, a newly created…

Anthony Harris Joins SandenVendo America As Foodservice Sales And Installations Director

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

DALLAS -- Anthony Harris has joined SandenVendo America as director of foodservice sales and installations. He succeeds Gordon Justice, who was recently…

Heinz Kraft Names David Knopf 29 Chief Financial Officer

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…

Vending Amusement And Gaming Machine Distributor AVS Cos Hires New Controller

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos. said it has hired Michelle Lopez, an experienced accountant, as the company's controller. She will be based at the equipment…

Lavit Appoints Former Mars Drinks Prexy Xavier Unkovic To Board

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Xavier Unkovic, former president of Mars Drinks and current president of San Francisco's Amy's Kitchen, has joined Lavit LLC's board of…

Quality Brokerage Appoints Lou Pace Jr Inside And Outside Sales Manager

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

TURNERSVILLE, NJ -- Quality Brokerage Inc. reports that Lou Pace Jr. has assumed expanded responsibilities for inside and outside sales at the firm. Pace Jr.

Jason Eberstein Joins NAMA As State And Federal Affairs Director

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

CHICAGO -- Jason Eberstein has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of state and federal affairs. His appointment is part of the…

TrainerTainment Adds Kim Wheeler To Sales And Training Team

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

DALLAS -- Kim Wheeler has joined TrainerTainment as a sales and training specialist. Wheeler has five years of experience in the family entertainment industry…

Tim Marlega Rejoins Bandai Namco

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. has welcomed Tim Marlega back to the team after a two-year absence. He previously had served as a…

Cardtronics CEO Steven Rathgaber To Retire Edward West Succeeds

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 23, 2017

HOUSTON -- Cardtronics chief executive Steven Rathgaber will retire at the end of the year and will be replaced by Edward West, the ATM operator's chief…

Stern Pinball Names Zach Sharpe Marketing Director Promotes Jody Dankberg

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 21, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Stern Pinball Inc. has appointed Zach Sharpe director of marketing. He succeeds Jody Dankberg, who advances to director of licensing…

Broderick Norkus Advances To Sales Manager At AMI Entertainment

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 16, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- AMI Entertainment Network has announced the promotion of Broderick Norkus to sales manager. The 12-year AMI veteran currently manages inside…

Marien Stark Joins Live Oak Banks Entertainment Center Lending Team

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 15, 2017

WILMINGTON, NC -- Marien Stark has been appointed to the family entertainment center lending team at Live Oak Bank . She previously had worked in Live Oak's…

Redemption Plus Appoints Michael Tipton As Chief Value Architect

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 15, 2017

LENEXA, KS -- Redemption Plus has appointed Michael Tipton chief value architect and head of its customer success and marketing departments. He will be…

365 Retail Markets Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

by Emily Jed

TROY, MI -- Micromarket manufacturer 365 Retail Markets has named Krishna Vedula chief technology officer. Vedula will lead a development team focused on…