Welcome to the Convenience-Store Women (CSW) People Roundup, where women in the convenience-store industry are highlighted for career changes, promotions, retirements and more each month. Read on for news about retailers, suppliers, distributors and more.
Newton, Massachusetts-based Paytronix has named Nonita Verma as its general manager. A seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership experience, Verma brings a proven track record of scaling global platforms and driving hyper-growth, the company said in a statement. Prior to her new role, Verma served as a chief strategy officer at Keenai Global. The digital loyalty provider also announced changes to its executive structure. Pamela Robertson, who was brought on as chief marketing officer of Paytronix in late 2022, will take on a larger role in Access, which acquired Paytronix in 2024. Robertson will become the vice president of marketing, hospitality for the Americas. She will maintain her role at Paytronix, and work alongside Access’ hospitality brands in North America to unify their marketing initiatives with Paytronix and Access, the company said.
Red Diamond Coffee & Tea, Birmingham, Alabama, has promoted Emily Wood Bowron Forehand to executive vice president, overseeing the operating arm of the company, including production, distribution, marketing, as well as research and development activities. Over the course of her time at Red Diamond, the company said Forehand has led the successful launch of strategic branding campaigns and new products lines, helping to grow the Red Diamond brand nationally. Forehand is a member of the Next Gen National Coffee Association and former president of the Southern Coffee Association.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Tampa, Florida, has appointed Shannon Smith to senior director, community and stakeholder engagement. Smith joined Coke Florida nearly 10 years ago as director of sales for the Tampa market where she led sales execution activities across all retail channels. In her new role, Smith will ensure that Coke Florida’s community engagement is a catalyst for positive impact and shared value with the company’s customers and consumers, the company said in a statement.
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