The basics:
- Campbell’s hires Mohit Anand as executive vice president, president of $4.2B snacks division
- Anand brings leadership experience from Kellanova, Mars Snacking
- Snacks sales declined 2% year over year amid weaker consumer demand
The Campbell’s Co. is bringing on an industry veteran to lead its $4.2 billion snacks division.
In a Feb. 18 press release, the Camden-based consumer packaged goods giant announced the appointment of Mohit Anand as executive vice president and president of snacks.
As part of the role starting Feb. 23, Anand leads a portfolio of power brands, such as Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Cape Cod, Kettle Brand, Lance and Snyder’s of Hanover, Campbell’s said.
Meet the new exec
Anand joins Campbell’s from snack maker Kellanova. Mars Inc. recently acquired the company and its lineup of classic brands including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispie Treatsin a deal worth $35.9 billion.
Anand most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of Mars Snacking’s Accelerator division. The unit grew to include brands such as RXBar and Nutrigrain bar with the acquisition of Kellanova. Before that, he led Kellanova’s North American frozen food division.
His three decades of experience in food, beverage and CPG includes leading Kellogg’s snacks business in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Anand also helmed Unilever’s water and beverages businesses out of London. He started his career at Procter & Gamble and spent 15 years in senior marketing and general management roles across Asia.
According to Campbell’s, Anand reports to company President and CEO Mick Beekhuizen. He is also now a member of Campbell’s operating committee, as well as an executive officer.
‘Win in snacking’
Commenting on the hire, Beekhuizen said, “With some of the best brands in the business, Campbell’s has the right to win in snacking. Adding a leader like Mohit to our talented team will help drive change and deliver the growth we know our Snacks portfolio can achieve.”
“Throughout his career, Mohit has consistently increased sales, improved margins and enhanced operational efficiency on CPG businesses. His proven general management capabilities and strong commercial acumen will help return our Snacks division to sustainable growth,” he said.
Similar to other CPG companies, Campbell’s is experiencing weaker snack consumption due to changing consumer behavior. In addition to more shoppers seeking healthier or premium options, consumers are also spending more carefully on discretionary items, company executives noted in a December 2025 earnings call.
For the three-month period ending Nov. 2, 2025, net sales of Campbell’s snacks business fell 2% year over year.
“While our Snacks business continues to weather category softness, our brands remain highly relevant. Across our portfolio, we continue to focus on quality, value and evolving consumer preferences with elevated brand support and innovation,” the company said.
Succession plan
Anand succeeds Elizabeth Duggan. According to Campbell’s, Duggan is leaving the company.
After joining in 2019 as chief transformation officer, Campbells tapped Duggan to lead the company’s Canadian business. She was appointed executive vice president and president of snacks last spring.
Beekhuizen shared, “I am grateful for all Elizabeth has done for our company and wish her success in her future endeavors.”
Over the past year, Campbell’s has seen several changes to its executive leadership team. In February 2025, Beekhuizen took over as CEO and president after Campbell’s former leader Marc Clouse stepped down to become president of the Washington Commanders NFL franchise. The company then named Risa Cretella to succeed Beekhuizen as president of the $6.05 billion meals & beverages division.
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