Campbell Names Anthony Kyles Chief Customer Officer of Meals & Beverages

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Campbell Soup Company (CPB) appoints Anthony Kyles as Chief Customer Officer for Meals & Beverages, aiming to drive growth and profitability with iconic brands.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced the appointment of Anthony Kyles as Chief Customer Officer, Meals & Beverages, effective March 4, 2024.

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Kyles will lead the U.S. retail sales team for Campbell’s soups, meals, sauces and beverages, driving growth across the Meals & Beverages division with the company’s retail customers. He will be responsible for profitably growing an iconic portfolio of brands, including Campbell’s, Chunky, Pacific Foods, V8, Prego, Pace, Swanson and SpaghettiOs. He will join the Campbell Leadership Team and will report to Mick Beekhuizen, Campbell’s Executive Vice President and President, Meals & Beverages.

“The Meals & Beverages division is focused on driving growth with our retail customers and transforming our categories through our portfolio of iconic and distinctive brands, while providing value for our consumers,” said Beekhuizen. “Anthony is a results-oriented leader, and I’m confident his extensive industry experience will help us set the standard for accelerating profitable growth.”

Kyles joins Campbell from PepsiCo, where he most recently served as the Vice President of National Accounts for Frito-Lay. Since joining PepsiCo in 2007, Kyles has held multiple roles with increasing leadership responsibilities overseeing category growth strategies across various channels. These experiences enabled him to build cross-functional and divisional experiences in operations, marketing, sales, shopper insights and manufacturing. Previously, he worked at IBM as a systems engineer for several years, before transitioning to sales as a senior executive and leading sales and engineering teams in the banking and automotive industry. He earned his B.A. degree in Industrial Marketing and Finance from Western Michigan University.

About Campbell
For more than 150 years, Campbell (NYSE:CPB) has been connecting people through food they love. Generations of consumers have trusted us to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, the company generated fiscal 2023 net sales of $9.4 billion. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Campbell’s, Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Milano, Pace, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson and V8. Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the environment. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 as well as the FTSE4Good and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indices. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Customer Officer for Campbell Soup Company (CPB)?

Anthony Kyles has been appointed as the Chief Customer Officer for Meals & Beverages division at Campbell Soup Company (CPB).

What will Anthony Kyles be responsible for at Campbell Soup Company (CPB)?

Anthony Kyles will lead the U.S. retail sales team for Campbell's soups, meals, sauces, and beverages, driving growth across the Meals & Beverages division with the company's retail customers.

Where did Anthony Kyles work before joining Campbell Soup Company (CPB)?

Anthony Kyles previously worked at PepsiCo, where he served as the Vice President of National Accounts for Frito-Lay.

What is Anthony Kyles' educational background?

Anthony Kyles earned his B.A. degree in Industrial Marketing and Finance from Western Michigan University.