Mondelēz International has named Toby Smith as the new president of its Japan, Australia, and New Zealand businesses, effective January 2025.
Smith has more than 20 years of experience with the company, with extensive experience in senior sales and leadership roles.
In his new role, Smith will oversee 2300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from more than 700 local suppliers.
Deepak Iyer, EVP, and president for Asia, Middle East, and Africa, at Mondelēz, described Smith as a dynamic leader who inspires teams to “think differently”. He added: “His ability to deeply understand consumer needs, foster community impact and lead with purpose-driven passion has been instrumental in Mondelēz International growth and success and makes him ideally suited to drive continued success in the region.”
Smith succeeds Darren O’Brien, who has been promoted to the company’s global chief corporate and government affairs officer and will relocate to the company’s headquarters in Chicago, US.
