Kraft Foods: names new Vice President, Strategy

Northfield / IL. (kf) Kraft Foods Inc. announced that Sam Rovit will join the company as Executive Vice President, Strategy beginning January 29. Rovit (52) will be responsible for collaborating closely with the business and functions to implement the company´s strategic priorities for growth and cost leadership as well as accelerating the performance of the current portfolio and channels. He succeeds Michael Osanloo, who is now President of Kraft Foods´ grocery business in North America. Rovit will report to Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld and be a member of the company´s executive team.