Russell Stokes has been appointed CEO of Kind North America, effective immediately. He will report to Kind’s global president and CEO, Juan Martin.
Stokes most recently served as Kind's chief growth officer, joining the team earlier this year. In his new role, he will lead Kind North America's efforts to uphold and expand a set of nutrition principles that have guided the company's innovation since its founding, and Kind's mission and purpose to be kinder to our bodies, our communities and our planet - one snack, one act at a time.
"During his time at Mars, and then at Kind, Russell and I have worked in close partnership to further the company's strategic growth," said Martin, in a statement. "His passion for Kind's vision and purpose, along with his more than two decades of experience leading global teams, will be a key driver to the ongoing success of our brand."
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