IRI hosts a series of in-depth discussions with C-level leaders on how they and their companies address business challenges and determine strategies for growth.
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Simon Limmer, Chief Executive Officer, Silver Fern Farms and Joe O'Connor, President, Applegate

December 21, 2022
Limmer and O'Connor talk about their personal definitions of sustainability, Applegate's journey from antibiotic-free meats to organic meats and now regenerative agriculture, Silver Fern Farms' business model for sustainable meat production, and future sustainability trends.

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Mark Smucker, Chief Executive Officer, J.M. Smucker Co.

August 2, 2022
Smucker shares perspectives on his company's rich family history, his teaching experience and how it shapes his leadership approach, the company's latest marketing and product innovations, his keys to creating an inclusive organization, and how J.M. Smucker Co. creates a strong yet flexible culture.

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Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer, Central Garden & Pet

May 5, 2022
Cofer shares perspectives on his company and its recent growth amid a pandemic increase in pet adoptions and gardening activity. He also offers insights on the company's M&A approach, its e-commerce expansion, the importance of company culture, and other topics.

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Chris Rupp, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Albertsons Companies

January 28, 2022
Rupp shares perspectives on the supermarket giant's e-commerce and delivery enhancements, its new retail media network, the company's recent work with Google and Pinterest, the keys to successful digital transformation, her best career advice for future digital leaders, and more.

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Rachel Ferdinando, SVP and CMO, Frito-Lay North America

December 8, 2021
Ferdinando shares insights from her experiences as CMO for one of the world's leading snack brands, including the importance of mission and purpose, better-for-you snacks, direct-to-consumer sales, the importance of insights and data partners, brand activism and advice for future CMOs.

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Tanya Domier, Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Solutions

October 26, 2021
Domier shares her views on the critical role of frontline workers, the changing CPG landscape, the transformation of sales and marketing firms into technology partners, and the keys to seamless omnichannel experiences.

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Paul Wood, Chief Customer Officer, Church & Dwight

September 15, 2021
Wood discusses Church & Dwight's post-pandemic and ongoing acquisition strategies, how the company turns data into actionable insights, its longstanding commitment to sustainability and inclusion, and its approach to innovation, retail distribution and e-commerce.

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Kristen Riggs, Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, The Hershey Co.

August 18, 2021
Riggs shares the art and science that create the magic of confections and snacks, including driving category growth, embracing new occasions, partnering for success at retail, and reframing innovation.

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Michelle Hulst, COO, The Trade Desk

July 20, 2021
Hulst shares insights on how marketers can build relationships using data-driven advertising, navigate today's economic and pandemic uncertainties, and harness the power of consent-based IDs, connected television, retail media platforms and other opportunities.

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Kirk Perry, President and CEO, IRI

June 10, 2021
Perry talks about navigating IRI at the intersection of CPG and technology, leading authentically and inclusively and finding the sweet spot between fundamentals and innovation.

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Chris Moye, Chief Executive Officer, CROSSMARK

March 22, 2021
Spurred by both a pandemic and a cyberattack in 2020, Moye talks about the dramatic steps the sales and marketing services company began toward a complete digital transformation and what the grand vision is for the future.

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Fabian Garcia, President, Unilever North America

February 23, 2021
Garcia shares how his 40 years of business experience and Unilever's culture of supporting social missions enabled the strategic decisions at the outset of – and throughout – the pandemic.

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Tom McGough, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, Conagra Brands

January 26, 2021
McGough shares how Conagra Brands' commitment to collaboration and innovation helped the CPG giant navigate a turbulent 2020 and is also foundational for connecting with shoppers in new, meaningful ways.

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Seth Kaufman, President and CEO, Moet Moët Hennessy, North America

December 11, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Kaufman talks about new strategies in a virtual world, servant leadership, supply chain, pricing, the importance of data and analytics, and more.

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Scott Howe, CEO, LiveRamp

December 3, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Howe talks about connecting with shoppers in an online world, new restrictions on how we collect and use data, the power of collaboration and more.

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Mark Clouse, President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company

November 10, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Clouse discusses the benefit of having a year before the COVID-19 disruption to retool both the company’s portfolio into strategic business units, but also rebuild retailer relationships with a vision of profitably growth and partnership.

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Stuart Aitken, Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer, The Kroger Co.

September 3, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Stuart talks about his journey to grocery retail, Kroger's focus on doing good, and how data and analytics are helping speed progress at the world's largest supermarket retailer.

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Vivek Sankaran, President and CEO, Albertsons Companies

August 25, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Vivek talks about the pandemic trends likely to last, using technology to transform CPG retail and why nothing will replace listening to shoppers.

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Ram Krishnan, Global Chief Commercial Officer of PepsiCo

August 17, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Ram talks about new ways of connecting with consumers, improved go-to-market strategies, and the value of agility in making quick, smart decisions.

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Brian Cornell, CEO of Target

July 16, 2020
During this conversation with IRI, Brian shares what Target has been doing to continually adjust to a changing environment, how the company is competing in the current recession, the importance of its brick and mortar stores, and what Target is looking for from its CPG manufacturers.

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