Campbell’s Names New Transformation, Communications Leaders
Melissa Nippert and Beth Jolly will join the operating committee as two longtime executives prepare to retire
Campbell’s announced two leadership transitions within its operating committee as Dan Poland, executive vice president and chief enterprise transformation officer, and Anthony Sanzio, executive vice president and chief communications officer, plan to retire at the end of Campbell’s fiscal year. Melissa Nippert will succeed Poland as senior vice president and chief transformation officer, and Beth Jolly will succeed Sanzio as senior vice president and chief communications officer.
“I’m pleased to welcome Melissa and Beth into these leadership roles. Both functions are critical to Campbell’s as we strengthen operations, build capabilities, align stakeholders and execute our growth strategy. Melissa has a proven transformation track record and has played a key role in advancing this work at Campbell’s,” Mick Beekhuizen, Campbell’s president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “Beth is a highly respected communications leader with strong partnerships across the organization and is well positioned to expand her impact in this role. These transitions reflect our thoughtful succession planning and development of talent with experienced leaders ready to build on our momentum.”
Nippert joined Campbell’s in 2022, leading supply chain transformation, and has since expanded her responsibilities to include enterprise excellence and transformation. In her new role, Nippert will continue leading change and supporting the company’s growth agenda as a member of the operating committee, reporting to Campbell’s president and chief executive officer Mick Beekhuizen.
Poland joined Campbell’s in 2022 as executive vice president and chief supply chain office. In 2024, he expanded his role to lead enterprise transformation, building critical capabilities across key functional areas with a focus on continuous improvement.
Communications
With 23 years at Campbell’s, Jolly most recently led communications for the company’s business divisions and growth office. She held previous roles at the company directing sales communications, internal and executive communications and brand public relations. In her new role, she will be responsible for the company’s internal and external communications along with The Campbell’s Foundation and community affairs initiatives. Jolly will report to Diane Johnson May, executive vice president and chief people and culture officer.
Sanzio has been with Campbell’s for nearly 20 years, including more than a decade leading the company’s communications function. During that time, he supported four CEOs and provided strategic communications guidance through an evolving business and media landscape.
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