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The appointment signals McDonald's intent to leverage cross-industry expertise as it continues to modernise its operational framework. Farley’s election brings the Board to a total of 12 members.

The restructuring fundamentally alters the company’s reporting lines, consolidating strategic oversight of key business units under functional leaders in Finance and Supply Chain rather than a traditional operations deputy.

The move comes as the functional beverage sector prepares for a critical phase of regulatory maturation and mainstream retail adoption.

Turnbull will report directly to Zhiqiang Li, Director of the Yili Oceania business division. The appointment signals a strategic move to unify leadership across Yili's diverse New Zealand portfolio, which spans ingredients, consumer brands, and foodservice.

REIGN Total Body Fuel, the performance energy brand created by Monster Energy, has announced the expansion of its flavour portfolio with the launch of Watermelon Sour Gummy.

The appointment ends an extensive search process and signals Kroger's intent to double down on operational execution and omnichannel acceleration. Foran will also join the Company's Board of Directors.

His appointment signals Bel’s intent to accelerate its "Purpose*Full Snacking" strategy, aiming to disrupt the traditional snack aisle with a portfolio focused on fruit, vegetable, and dairy nutrition.

The appointment signals a significant maturation of HTeaO's corporate leadership, bringing in a veteran with deep experience in scaling multi-brand restaurant organisations and managing high-value acquisition events.