12.10.10
David Mackay announced that he plans to retire as president, CEO and director of Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI, effective January 2, 2011. According to its succession plan, the board of directors elected John Bryant, COO and current member of the board, as the new president and CEO. Mr. Mackay will work closely with Mr. Bryant to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Bryant joined Kellogg in 1998 and has held numerous leadership roles. During his tenure with the company, he has led the Kellogg North America and Kellogg International business units, served as CFO from 2002 to 2004 as well as from 2006 to 2009. He assumed his current role of COO in 2008. Most recently, in July 2010, he was elected to the company's board of directors.