Observed Signal · Aug 21, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Entrepreneur · Impact: 4/5
This Founder Started Selling Muffin Mix From Her NYC Apartment. Her Company Just Sold for $850 Million.
Elizabeth Stein sold Purely Elizabeth to Ferrero, the company behind Nutella. Unlike most exits, she's staying on as CEO.
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Nutshell CEO Andy Fowler Steps Down; Allyssa Kelley-Brown Named President
Nutshell announced a planned leadership transition: co-founder Andy Fowler is stepping down after 16 years with the company and six years as CEO. Allyssa Kelley-Brown, previously Nutshell’s EVP of Commercialization, has been promoted to President and will lead the company forward. The company said the change was carefully planned, emphasized continuity for customers, and stated that product, team and strategy remain in place. The announcement was published via MarTech Series/PRWeb on July 21, 2026.
Joanna Lazar appointed Marketing VP DACH at Mondelez
Joanna Lazar has been appointed Marketing Vice President DACH at Mondelez International, leading marketing strategy across Germany, Austria and Switzerland for brands including Milka, Oreo and Philadelphia. She began the role on June 1, 2026, and is based in Bremen; the appointment was announced July 29, 2026. Lazar joins Mondelez after senior marketing roles at Unilever, a 2014 move to the LEGO Group as Vice President of Marketing for Central Europe, and about two years as Chief Marketing Officer at Swiss plant-based company Planted Foods AG. The personnel change reshapes Mondelez's regional marketing leadership and will be relevant to agencies, media buyers and partners working on campaigns in the German-speaking market. Mondelez reported approximately $38.5 billion in net revenue for 2025.
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