This week in leadership updates, Forbes elevates Sherry Phillips to chief marketing officer, Domino’s Australia taps Adam Ballesty as chief marketing officer, Burger King Americas president Chris Finazzo exits, Captain D’s promotes Bindi Menon to chief marketing officer and more. 


Forbes Appoints Sherry Phillips As Chief Marketing Officer

Forbes veteran Sherry Phillips has accepted a promotion as chief marketing officer, the magazine recently announced.

Phillips has been with Forbes for 25 years and most recently was senior vice president of Forbes Live.

Phillips replaces former Forbes CMO Lynn Schlesinger, who was recently appointed to the newly created role of chief customer experience officer.


Domino’s Australia Taps Adam Ballesty As Chief Marketing Officer

Adam Ballesty has been named CMO of Domino’s for Australia and New Zealand.

Ballesty was previously marketing and innovation director for Diageo Australia and general manager, Asia Pacific, for Seedlip.


Burger King Americas President Chris Finazzo Steps Down

President of Burger King Americas, Chris Finazzo, has exited the company after seven years.

According to Restaurant Dive, chief marketing officer Ellie Doty and chief operating officer Tom Curtis will oversee the company’s US and Canada businesses in the interim.


Captain D’s Elevates Bindi Menon To Chief Marketing Officer

Captain D’s has promoted Bindi Menon to chief marketing officer, according to a press release.

Menon has been with Captain D’s for the past 16 years, most recently as vice president of national marketing.


Jaxsta Hires Beth Appleton As Chief Marketing Officer

Jaxsta has named Warner Music executive Beth Appleton chief marketing officer, reports Billboard.

Appleton joins Jaxsta from Warner Music Australia, where she was general manager of Australia and senior vice president of marketing for Australasia.


Amerant Bancorp Taps Christine Esteve As Chief Marketing Officer

Amerant has hired Carnival Cruise Line veteran Christine Esteve as chief marketing officer.

Esteve spent the past 26 years at Carnival Cruise Line, most recently as vice president of performance marketing.


Asda Appoints Meghan Farren As Chief Customer Officer

Asda has hired KFC executive Meghan Farren as chief marketing officer.

Farren’s tenure at KFC UK and Ireland spans a decade, her most recent role being chief marketing officer.


Chili’s Promotes Michael Breed To Senior Vice President Of Marketing    

Chili’s has elevated Michael Breed to SVP of marketing for the company’s domestic operation and virtual restaurant spinoff concepts, according to Restaurant Business Online.

Breed has been with Brinker International, Chili’s parent company, for 17 years.


KiwiCo Appoints Katie Soo As Chief Marketing Officer

KiwiCo has named Katie Soo as chief marketing officer, reports Ad Age.

Soo joins KiwiCo from HBO Max, where she was senior vice president, head of growth marketing.