Campbell Soup names new strategy vp

CAMDEN, N.J. Campbell Soup Co. has announced the appointment of Kirk Elliott as vp of corporate strategy. Elliott will be responsible for Campbell's strategic planning process and for advancing major strategic initiatives. Additionally, he will oversee Campbell's licensing program.

Elliott will report to Carl Johnson, Campbell's senior vp and chief strategy officer. Johnson said, "Kirk is an innovative, inspirational, and results-oriented leader. His blend of entrepreneurial, strategic, and line management experience will make Kirk an asset to Campbell and his considerable expertise will complement our strong strategic planning capabilities."

Elliott has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, business development, and line management. He joins Campbell from Elliott Oriental Medicine in San Diego, a company he founded in 2005. Prior to that, Elliott spent 8 years at Nabisco International Inc. in business development, planning, and line management, culminating in a role as managing director, Nabisco Taiwan, Hong Kong & Asia Export. Earlier in his career, Elliott worked for RJR Nabisco and Burger King Corp. He began his career with Bunge Corp.