Full-Time
Senior People Lead
Updated on 8/24/2026
Mondelez International
10,001+ employees
Global snack foods producer and distributor
Compensation Overview
$140.3k - $192.9k/yr
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
On-site five days per week.
Bachelor's
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- Broad generalist human resources experience across a range of populations and seniority levels.
- Strong experience working with trade unions to deliver change.
- A proven track record as a trusted and credible business partner with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
- Experience working with Lean Six Sigma to drive high performance.
- Experience as an HR leader with an active curiosity, insight orientation, and external perspective about people and business performance.
- Interpersonal savvy, planning ability, and experience dealing with ambiguity.
- A future-focused approach that anticipates new opportunities and uses an outside-in perspective through understanding of market trends.
- A Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma with equivalent work experience.
- At least 8 years of experience in human resources roles supporting the business.
- Manufacturing environment experience.
- Provide HR support to specific plants on talent management, leadership development, early career programs, career pathing, mobility, and strategic talent reviews.
- Act as the point of contact for specific HR topics for people managers in designated plants.
- Drive implementation of global strategies and initiatives across plants.
- Influence business strategy on people-related issues.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and understand the supply chain impact of people decisions to fulfill business objectives.
- Own the end-to-end People strategy for the plant across organization, talent, capability, and culture.
- Oversee the site labor relations strategy, including communication, works council relations, and compliance.
- Partner on organization design and implementation of people plans, with a focus on accelerating core capability development for frontline leaders.
- Own the end-to-end talent agenda, attract and onboard talent with the Talent Acquisition team, and build internal succession.
- Drive engagement through the plant culture agenda and coach leaders on cultural elements and organizational values.
- Act as custodian of high-performance work systems and ensure effective plant learning management.
- Drive capability through the Organization and Education & Training pillars to accelerate the Integrated Lead Six Sigma journey.
- Support plant leadership with time and attendance systems and attendance policies, and coach the leadership team in line with plant needs and key performance indicators.
- Provide people-driven support for transformation initiatives, including the upcoming S4 implementation.
- Support compensation and recognition decisions as part of the talent strategy.
- Coach and develop leaders and the plant HR team to drive priorities with purpose and a people-driven mindset.
- SHRM certification or equivalent human resources professional credential.
Mondelez International is a global snack food company that makes and sells a wide range of branded products, including Oreo cookies, Cadbury chocolate, Toblerone, Trident gum, and other biscuits, chocolates, candies, gums, and beverages. It operates in over 150 countries and sells its products to individual consumers as well as retailers and distributors, generating revenue from the sale of these brands. Mondelez’s products work by being manufactured, packaged, and distributed through a network that places popular snacks in stores and online for immediate purchase and consumption by consumers. The company grows by expanding its product lineup and geographic reach, including acquisitions like Chipita Global S.A., and by investing in sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Its main goal is to provide a diverse, widely available portfolio of snack foods while pursuing growth and value for shareholders through ongoing brands expansion and responsible practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
Founded
1903
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 organic revenue grew 2.2%; management raised full-year organic growth guidance.
- Emerging markets delivered 4.4% organic growth in Q2 2026, led by Latin America.
- August 2026 festive launches and recycled-content packaging reinforce premiumization and retailer momentum.
What critics are saying
- Bremen court ruled Milka shrinkflation misleading on May 13, 2026; appeal risk remains.
- Cocoa inflation crushed Q2 2026 adjusted operating margin to 13.1%, despite pricing.
- Europe organic revenue fell 3.5% in Q2 2026, exposing weak demand and brand fatigue.
What makes Mondelez International unique
- Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, and Milka give Mondelēz unmatched global snacking brand breadth.
- 2026 Biscoff collaborations extend Cadbury and Toblerone into premium seasonal occasions.
- 150-country distribution and deep retailer relationships keep shelf space difficult for rivals to dislodge.
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↑ 0%From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d'Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation. Mondelēz premiumisation strategy: overview. * Mondelēz is expanding premium offerings across Cadbury, Oreo and Toblerone * Premiumisation helps increase margins while strengthening established global brands * Emerging markets offer significant growth potential through consumer trading-up * Inflation and cocoa costs create risks for premium strategy * Demand for affordable indulgence continues to drive confectionery premiumisation globally Explore related questions. Mondelēz International is boosting its premium credentials. The confectionery and snacking giant has long been associated with high-end brands, including Toblerone and Côte d'Or, but it's deepening its presence in the premium space as consumer demand for indulgence grows. But, rather than relying on its premium labels to drive growth, Mondelēz is elevating its mainstream brands, and encouraging consumers to trade up. Premiumisation at Mondelēz. From high-end ingredients and formats to limited editions and gifting ranges, Mondelēz is creating premium versions of its most popular brands. This strategy allows it to command higher prices while leveraging the familiarity of flagship brands. "By positioning these products as affordable upgrades, the company can grow its market share in emerging markets and strengthen its global brands," says Sandra Ahrens, data journalist for consumer goods at Statista, In other words, it's catering to all budgets by operating at all price points. The strategy comes at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking small, affordable luxuries. With household budgets under pressure, confectionery and snacks continue to benefit from the so-called "little treat" economy, creating opportunities for brands to justify higher prices through superior ingredients, distinctive flavours, luxury packaging and gifting occasions. For Mondelēz, the ability to capitalise on this trend is strengthened by the breadth of its portfolio, which spans both established premium brands and household names with premiumisation potential. Premium brands. Mondelēz's extensive portfolio gives it multiple routes into the premium space, particularly across chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks. At the premium end of the spectrum, Toblerone remains a key pillar of Mondelēz's strategy. The Swiss chocolate brand has expanded beyond its iconic triangular bars into products such as Toblerone Truffles and Tiny Toblerone, while also leaning into gifting and experiential marketing through eye-catching collaborations and limited-edition launches. Elsewhere, Belgian chocolate brand Côte d'Or brings a strong sense of heritage and rich cocoa credentials, helping the American multinational appeal to consumers seeking a richer chocolate. Household names such as Cadbury, Milka and Oreo are also playing a key role. Through seasonal gifting ranges, limited editions, dessert-inspired formats and brand collaborations, consumers are being encouraged to trade up while staying with brands they know and trust. And this approach extends beyond indulgence. Brands such as Hu and Perfect Snacks give Mondelēz a foothold in the rapidly growing better-for-you category, offering consumers products that combine premium positioning with health and wellness credentials. But Mondelēz isn't the only major prioritising premiumisation. Mars, Inc. Nestlé, Ferrero Group, The Hershey Company, and Lindt & Sprüngli are all pursuing similar strategies, albeit with different approaches. Mondelēz vs the industry. According to Ahrens, Mondelēz's strength lies in the breadth of its portfolio and its ability to tap into multiple premium trends at once. Toblerone boasts a strong gifting and travel retail brand, Côte d'Or offers heritage and cocoa intensity, and Tate's Bake Shop meets demand for premium and better-for-you snacking. Mars, meanwhile, has strengthened its premium credentials through the acquisition of Hotel Chocolat, while continuing to elevate mainstream brands such as Galaxy through seasonal gifting ranges, limited editions and more indulgent product formats. Nestlé has taken a similar route, using its Swiss heritage brand Cailler to target premium chocolate consumers, while extending KitKat into more premium territory through exclusive flavours, special editions and innovative formats. Ferrero's approach, however, is slightly different. The Italian chocolate maker has built its reputation around premium gifting and emotionally driven chocolate brands, with products such as Ferrero Rocher occupying the sweet spot between everyday indulgence and special-occasion purchases. By contrast, Hershey has traditionally focused on accessibility and scale, but is increasingly leaning into premiumisation to drive growth. Rather than building its portfolio around gifting, the US confectionery giant has expanded its presence in higher-value segments through acquisitions and innovation, targeting consumers seeking more indulgent, artisanal and ingredient-led chocolate experiences. Then there's Lindt, which stands apart from the rest. Unlike its competitors, premium chocolate is not merely part of the company's strategy, it's the foundation of the entire business. "Lindt operates with premium chocolate as its core business and organising principle," says Ahrens. While the competitive landscape highlights the many ways companies are pursuing premiumisation, the biggest question is where future growth will come from. Premium opportunities. Mondelēz's biggest premiumisation opportunities lie in fast-growing emerging markets including China, India, Brazil and Mexico, says Ahrens. Rising disposable incomes, relatively low chocolate consumption rates and the rapid growth of modern retail channels are creating major opportunities for consumers to trade up from basic confectionery to more indulgent offerings. In more mature markets such as North America and Europe, the strategy looks a little different. Here, premiumisation is less about recruiting new consumers and more about encouraging existing shoppers to spend more. Limited editions, distinctive flavours, premium ingredients and gifting propositions all offer ways for Mondelēz to add value and drive growth, even as overall confectionery consumption remains relatively stable. Having said that, premiumisation does come with risks. Risks to the strategy. Persistent inflation has made many shoppers increasingly price-conscious, while ongoing cocoa cost pressures have pushed confectionery prices to record highs in some markets. This raises questions over how far consumers are willing to trade up before affordability concerns begin to outweigh the appeal of indulgence. There's also the challenge of maintaining a clear distinction between premium and mainstream products. If consumers view premium extensions as little more than repackaged versions of existing products, they may be reluctant to pay more. Manufacturers right across the industry therefore need to make sure they're delivering genuinely new experiences through ingredients, formats, packaging and brand storytelling. Mondelēz's premium future. Mondelēz's success in the premium category will depend on its ability to balance affordability with appeal. While its mainstream brands continue to deliver scale, premiumisation offers a route to higher margins, stronger brand equity and growth in both developed and emerging markets. The challenge will be convincing consumers that elevated products deliver value that extends beyond a higher price tag. For now, premiumisation remains one of confectionery's most compelling growth opportunities, and Mondelēz appears well placed to make the most of it.
Mondelez International is experiencing improved operating momentum, with emerging markets performing solidly and North America regaining traction. This broader growth base suggests potential for enhanced sales performance through 2026. Second-quarter organic net revenues increased 2.2%, driven by 1.5 percentage points from pricing and 0.7 points from volume/mix. Emerging markets delivered 4.4% organic growth, whilst North America improved to 3.4%. Management raised its 2026 organic net revenue growth outlook to at least 2%. However, challenges remain. Europe saw organic revenues decline 3.5%, and chocolate sales slipped 0.1%. Adjusted operating margin fell 120 basis points to 13.1%, whilst adjusted earnings per share declined 2.7% at constant currency. Higher raw material costs, including cocoa, and increased spending on advertising and promotions have pressured profitability despite pricing gains.
News for rocket scientists. Horizon Family Brands, Talent Growth Partners win Brandon Hall Group Gold for jointly built Leadership Development Program. Recent honorees across the global HCM Excellence Awards include Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz International, Unilever, and PepsiCo BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - As Horizon Family Brands expands its portfolio of better-for-you food and beverage products, it is also investing in the leaders who are essential to achievement of the company's strategic business initiatives and advancement of its mission. "We're building Horizon for significant long-term growth," said Tyler Holm, Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Family Brands. What began as a single cohort has since expanded into multiple cohorts, ongoing executive coaching, alumni development and broader talent initiatives, turning an initial development program into a growing leadership ecosystem at Horizon. That work has now earned Horizon a Gold Award for Best Leadership Development Program in the 2026 Brandon Hall Group(TM) HCM Excellence Awards(R), recognizing a seven-month leadership initiative developed in partnership with Talent Growth Partners (TGP). Now in its 33rd year, the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards evaluate programs for their design, effectiveness, measurable results and business impact through an international judging process involving senior industry experts, practitioners and analysts. Gold is the program's highest award level. For Horizon, the recognition comes during a formative period in the company's growth, as the organization remains a leading provider of organic dairy products while also strengthening its commitment to quality, market expansion, sustainability, and supporting family farms. "We're building Horizon for significant long-term growth," said Tyler Holm, Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Family Brands. "So for us, partnering with TGP to build a program designed to cultivate cross-functional leaders who confidently make decisions and own the results was a mission-critical investment." Horizon and TGP purpose-built the program to foster meaningful, responsible growth at scale. Rather than starting with a standardized curriculum, the partners identified the leadership behaviors most critical to Horizon's strategy and culture, then designed an experience combining Hogan personality assessments, executive coaching, peer accountability, executive sponsorship, and direct application to real-world business challenges. The award-winning results included: * Full return on program investment in less than one year * 94% of participants reporting stronger cross-functional relationships and collaboration * 50% of participants earned promotions * 100% of participants saying they would recommend the program * Reported improvements ranging from 26%-45% in delegation, communication, leadership confidence and accountability For Talent Growth Partners, the recognition reinforces the philosophy behind its work across leadership development, executive coaching, search, and talent strategy: That organizational challenges are best solved by having the right people in the right spots at the right time. "We wanted development to manifest in the way leaders actually work, not just be relegated to session notes," said Maria Nicholas-Groves, President and CEO of Talent Growth Partners. "That meant connecting this program directly to real decisions, real relationships and real business priorities. And the program's expansion reflects the value Horizon's leaders and organization at large have felt from that approach." The initiative was sponsored by Kristi Nelson, Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel at Horizon Family Brands, and co-designed and led by Nikki Palmer-Quade, Practice Director of Leadership Effectiveness at Talent Growth Partners, with executive coaching and facilitation from Eric Greene, PCC, Executive Coach at Talent Growth Partners. About Talent Growth Partners Talent Growth Partners helps organizations solve business problems that happen to show up as talent problems. Through leadership development, executive coaching, executive search and strategic talent consulting, TGP works beyond the brief and into the business to build solutions around each organization's actual context, challenges and goals. About Horizon Family Brands Horizon Family Brands is a leading provider of organic dairy products, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting family farms. With a wide range of better-for-you food and beverage products, Horizon is dedicated to making organic dairy accessible to families everywhere. Media Contact Emily Rado, Horizon Family Brands, 1 9545922003, [email protected], www.horizonfamilybrands.com. SOURCE Horizon Family Brands
Baker & Baker launches innovative new Cadbury bars. European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has launched a new range of Cadbury Dairy Milk food-to-go (FTG) bars in conjunction with Mondelēz. The range comprises a Cadbury Dairy Milk Brownie and a Dairy Milk Flapjack Bar, both as a single serve offering, presented in Cadbury Dairy Milk branded packaging. The new bars also tap into contemporary snacking and on-the-go consumption trends, with the UK retail food-to-go sector expected to grow by 4.5% in terms of CAGR by 2031, as consumers continue to seek convenient meals and impulsive snack options. In addition, 66% of consumers would buy a snack bar as part of a meal deal. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Brownie Bar features a gooey texture and intense chocolatey taste combined with a cocoa base, whilst the Flapjack variant is chewy and oaty, and both are generously topped with the nation's favourite Dairy Milk chocolate. The new range is the first time that Baker & Baker has developed a bakery proposition for the meal deal, as part of its licensing partnership with Mondelēz. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Brownie Bars are available immediately in Morrisons, and from September in Tesco, with potential further listings in the pipeline. Baker & Baker operates an exclusive licensing partnership with Mondelēz to manufacture and distribute fresh bakery products, including leading brands Milka, Oreo and Cadbury, across key European markets. Michael Bancroft, Licensing Director at Baker & Baker, commented: "Inside Food & Drink is really excited about introducing the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk flavour into the food-to-go bar concept. Consumers in this space are looking for easily recognisable brands, flavours and textures, which these products deliver. "At Baker & Baker, Inside Food & Drink has a wealth of experience in developing indulgent brownie and flapjack products across different European markets, and Inside Food & Drink is now bringing this expertise into the UK retail market. "These products also tap into the growing meal deal offering, and will be available as part of standard meal deals with our retail customers." Find more innovative launches here...
Mondelēz India appoints Vinay Subramanyam as marketing chief, Nitin Saini to lead Indonesia. Mondelēz International has appointed Vinay Subramanyam as vice president, marketing for India, while current marketing chief Nitin Saini will move to Indonesia as general manager. Subramanyam brings more than two decades of experience across consumer goods, brand building, category development and commercial strategy. He joins Mondelēz India from Kellanova, now part of Mars Snacking, where he served as head of marketing for South Asia and was part of the AMEA commercial leadership team. During his tenure at Kellanova, Subramanyam led category growth, strategic initiatives and marketing programmes across South Asia. Earlier, he held marketing and leadership roles at Pidilite Industries, Britannia Industries and VIP Industries, after beginning his career in sales. He has also been recognised in Business World's Top 50 Marketers and Impact's Top 100 Marketers lists and holds a master's degree in management from MICA, Ahmedabad. In his new position, Subramanyam will oversee Mondelēz India's marketing operations, including brand building, innovation, category development and commercial strategy. Meanwhile, Nitin Saini will take charge of Mondelēz's Indonesia business as general manager. During his tenure as marketing chief in India, Saini worked across brand-building and innovation initiatives for the company's portfolio. Mondelēz has been present in India for more than 75 years and has a wide portfolio of brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk, Cadbury Celebrations, Bournville, 5 Star, Perk, Fuse, Gems, Bournvita, Oreo, Biscoff and Chocobakes. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and operates manufacturing facilities and offices across several locations in India. The leadership transition comes as Mondelēz continues to focus on brand growth, innovation and expansion across India's evolving snacking market.