South Michigan Food Bank adds two leaders to board. Janis Reeser Battle Creek Enquirer July 23, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET South Michigan Food Bank has added two new members to its Board of Directors, bringing additional experience in finance, corporate governance and executive leadership as the organization works to address food insecurity across eight counties in the region. Retired Kellanova Vice President and Treasurer Joel VanderKooi and Willis Law Corporate Attorney Cody Hayward joined the board on July 20, according to a community announcement. Peter Vogel, CEO of South Michigan Food Bank, said that the new directors will help guide the organization as it continues to expand its work across South Michigan. "As our Food Bank continues to grow, we are proud to announce the addition of two very talented and passionate individuals to our Board of Directors," Vogel said in the announcement. "Joel VanderKooi and Cody Hayward bring tremendous talent, along with a commitment to addressing food security issues in South Michigan. Their expertise will help us navigate a challenging environment, and I am personally thrilled they have volunteered to provide additional leadership on our board." New board members bring finance and legal experience. VanderKooi retired from Kellanova in 2026 after a 30-year career that included 18 years as vice president and treasurer. During his time with the company, he also held leadership positions in risk management, corporate planning and tax. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Calvin University and a master's degree in finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. VanderKooi also serves as treasurer and a board member of the Kellogg Company Twenty-Five Year Fund. "After working at an organization that was very supportive of the work of the Food Bank for so many years, it is a privilege to be able to serve on this board," VanderKooi said in the announcement. "Few organizations have the ability to impact as many lives in such a meaningful way as the Food Bank." Hayward is a corporate attorney at Willis Law, where he represents companies in corporate transactions and advises executive teams on governance and organizational risk management. According to the announcement, his work focuses on helping business leaders navigate complex strategic decisions. "I had been searching for a meaningful way to give back to my community and was presented with the opportunity to join the South Michigan Food Bank Board," Hayward said in the announcement. "I am honored to support an organization that has such a large, meaningful impact on those it serves and the South Michigan community as a whole." Food bank serves eight South Michigan counties. South Michigan Food Bank is headquartered in the Fort Custer Industrial Park in Battle Creek and partners with more than 300 agencies. The organization serves Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee and St. Joseph counties. More information about the food bank's programs and volunteer opportunities is available at smfoodbank.org or by calling 269-441-4442.

iNova pharmaceuticals announces CEO transition. Publication type. Singapore - 21 July 2026 | iNova Pharmaceuticals (iNova), a leading consumer health company, today announced the appointment of Shumit Kapoor as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 September. Mr. Kapoor succeeds Dan Spira, who will step down as Chief Executive Officer after leading iNova for nine years, and will transition to a Non-Executive Director role on the iNova Board and as Senior Advisor at TPG, the major private equity shareholder of iNova. Shumit Kapoor joins iNova from Kellanova, where he was President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA). During his tenure, he was a member of Kellanova's Executive Committee and served on the boards of its Africa and China joint ventures. He previously held senior leadership roles at Mars Inc., following earlier roles with Procter & Gamble and Nokia. With more than 30 years' experience across multinational consumer and technology businesses, Shumit brings deep regional expertise, commercial leadership and a strong track record of driving growth across complex international markets. Commenting on his appointment, Shumit Kapoor said "I am delighted to have the opportunity to join iNova as CEO and I look forward to building on the strong platform Dan has established. "With an exceptional international team, a distinctive culture that empowers our people, and a portfolio of iconic brands, I'm excited to partner with our stakeholders as we accelerate into our next phase of growth." Dan Spira said: "Over the past 24 months the strategic acquisition of the iconic Betadine brand has transformed the scale of iNova, accelerating our market expansion to high-growth markets in Asia and the Middle East." "It has been a privilege to lead iNova. I strongly believe that now is the right time to hand the reins to a new leader. With a portfolio of leading consumer health brands in key categories, strong presence and expertise in high-growth markets, the company is poised for the next phase of growth." Vincent Wong, TPG Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare for TPG Asia & iNova Board Director added, "On behalf of the Board, I want to sincerely thank Dan for his outstanding leadership of iNova, significantly scaling the company and cementing its place as a leader in the global Consumer Health Industry. We are excited we will continue to benefit from his strategic thinking, expertise and energy in his new roles." "We are very pleased to welcome Shumit Kapoor as incoming CEO. A proven leader, he brings with him extensive experience in managing large, complex multi-national consumer businesses and a strong track-record of retail execution excellence. Importantly, Shumit's expertise in both Asia Pacific and the Middle East, two regions critical to iNova's future growth, will be highly valuable." The appointment of Shumit Kapoor follows a search process overseen by a committee of the Board, as part of the Board's long-term succession planning.

Acosta Group names Joe Mueller Chief Retailer Partnerships Officer. Former Kellanova executive brings more than 35 years of experience building strategic partnerships across the retail industry. July 14, 2026. 4:05 PM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Acosta Group has announced that Joe Mueller, one of the retail industry's most respected customer development leaders, is joining the company as Chief Retailer Partnerships Officer, a newly created role focused on strengthening retailer relationships and advancing collaboration across the retail ecosystem. In this role, Mueller will partner closely with agency leadership teams across Acosta Group's Omnichannel Sales & Services organization, helping strengthen retailer relationships, identify growth opportunities for clients and customers, and provide retail marketplace insights that help shape strategies and solutions across the business. "Strong retailer relationships are fundamental to helping our clients grow," said Mark Rahiya, Group President, Omnichannel Sales & Services, Acosta Group. "This role reflects our continued investment in the retailer relationships and strategic partnerships that drive growth across the retail ecosystem. Joe has earned tremendous respect across the retail industry throughout his career. His relationships and marketplace insight will help us strengthen collaboration with retailers, identify new opportunities for growth and deliver even greater results for our clients and customers." Mueller joins Acosta Group following a distinguished 35-year career with Kellanova and Kellogg Company, where he most recently served as Vice President, Industry and Customer Development. Throughout his career, he led some of the company's largest customer businesses, built retailer partnerships at scale and developed commercial strategies that drove growth across multiple channels. He also worked closely with Acosta Group throughout his career on retail execution, customer development and growth initiatives. Joe's experience complements Acosta Group's long-standing focus on helping brands and retailers grow together. By combining deep retailer relationships with marketplace expertise and execution capabilities, Acosta Group continues to help clients and customers identify opportunities, strengthen collaboration and create greater value for shoppers.