Leadership moves at Compass Group, Mondelēz, Tyson Foods

Leadership changes at Compass Group, Mondelēz International and Tyson Foods help position the companies to meet growth objectives.

Leadership shifts at Compass Group, Mondelēz International and Tyson Foods reflect changing corporate priorities.


 

Gaétan de L’Hermite was named CEO of Compass Group Canada and ESS North America. He will succeed Saajid Khan, who will step into a new role as CEO of Bon Appétit Management Co. within Compass Group North America.

Khan will work with de L’Hermite and the Compass Canada leadership team throughout the summer to ensure business continuity. De L’Hermite will formally assume the role in the fall, at which time Khan will begin his new role as CEO of Bon Appétit.

De L’Hermite has been with Compass Group for more than 22 years, most recently overseeing the Asia Pacific portfolio as CEO of Compass Group APAC.


Amit Banati was named executive vice president and CFO for Mondelēz International. As CFO, Banati succeeds Luca Zaramella, who was promoted to executive vice president and COO earlier this year. As executive vice presidents, both men serve as members of the company’s leadership team.

Banati most recently served as CFO of Kenvue Inc., a consumer health company, and previously held financial leadership roles at Kellanova, Procter & Gamble, Cadbury Schweppes and Mondelēz’s predecessor company, Kraft Foods, following the Cadbury acquisition.


Tyson Foods Inc. named Wes Morris as COO, and he will oversee the company’s prepared foods, chicken, beef, pork and international foods. Morris has more than 20 years of experience with Tyson Foods, including as president of the prepared foods and poultry businesses. He succeeds Devin Cole.

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