Cadbury owner Mondelēz International has appointed a new executive vice-president and chief people officer.

Stephanie Lilak, will report to chair and chief executive Dirk Van de Put and oversee the company’s global human resources function.

This includes, among other responsibilities, talent management leadership and capability development, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.

Lilak joins the confectionery firm from Bumble, where she currently serves as chief people officer, following over 20 years with food company General Mills.

She joins Mondelēz on 15 January.

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She succeeds Paulette Alviti, who is to retire in April after five and a half years with Mondelēz.

Lilak said: “After spending the majority of my more-than 30-year career working in food, the opportunity to lead people and culture development for such a dynamic global company with a portfolio of iconic snacking brands is very exciting.”

Van de Put added: “Having a winning growth culture, anchored by engaged talent, future-focused capabilities and diversity, equity and inclusion, is an absolutely critical part of our current and future success as an organisation.”

“I am excited for Stephanie’s leadership as a champion of our people and culture. I want to share my deep appreciation for Paulette’s great leadership in enhancing our culture at Mondelēz International and setting us on the path for an exciting future.

“She has made a measured impact, improving our operating model, HR systems and processes, and engagement as an organisation, and I greatly appreciate her years as a trusted partner for me and our leadership team.”