New CEO at ITG

ITG Brands has appointed Oliver Kutz as its president and CEO. He will replace Dan Carr, who has left the company to pursue other interests.

Kutz brings to the position 20 years of experience with Imperial Brands and reports directly to Dominic Brisby, Imperial Brands division director, Americas, Africa, Asia & Australia (AAAA). Previously, he was general manager of the company’s Russia-AAAA Division.

“Oliver Kutz brings a wealth of international experience in tobacco and next-generation products to ITG Brands,” said Brisby. “This will further drive our performance and build on our strong capabilities and world class brands.”

Kim Reed has joined the company as executive vice president—sales. Reed has almost 30 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, and reports directly to Kutz. Reed was previously with the Kellogg Co., where she was general manager of U.S. sales, and the Pepsi Bottling Group.