Luca Mignini named president-Campbell International
Campbell Soup Company named Luca Mignini senior vice-president and president of Campbell International, reporting to president and CEO Denise Morrison.
Mignini will oversee Campbell’s existing businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and will identify opportunities in new markets around the world, including emerging markets, said a release.
Mignini’s appointment is effective January 21, 2013.
“Expanding Campbell’s international presence remains one of our top growth strategies, and Luca’s proven track record in leading change and business performance makes him the right leader for our talented international team,” said Morrison in the release. “Luca has led consumer packaged goods businesses around the world for 25 years. He has successfully driven growth in Latin and South America, Greater China, Europe, Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe−areas where we currently operate as well as markets where we believe there is growth potential for our company.”
Mignini joins Campbell from IGLO Group, Europe’s leading frozen food business, where he has been CEO of the company’s Findus Italy division since October 2010. He also serves on IGLO’s board of directors.
Mignini also has more than 20 years with SC Johnson working in international and regional roles in Europe, Greater China and South East Asia and Latin America.
“I’m excited to join Campbell and its portfolio of global iconic brands, particularly as the company brings innovative products to consumers around the world,” said Mignini in the release. “I look forward to accelerating growth in Campbell’s businesses in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America, through both organic expansion and external development.”