Tim Hassett, Beam Suntory

Beam Suntory Inc. announced that consumer products veteran Tim Hassett will join the company as President of its North America business effective July 31, 2014. Hassett joins Beam Suntory from Campbell Soup Company, where he currently served as President of the Away from Home Division and Chief Customer Officer, North America has previously served in key leadership roles within the industry. Hassett will serve on the Beam Suntory Executive Leadership Team and report to Matt Shattock, chairman and CEO of Beam Suntory. Hassett succeeds Bill Newlands, who previously indicated his intent to leave the company later this summer. The two will work closely “to help ensure a smooth leadership transition for the North America business.”