The Campbell’s Company hires Aaron Gwinner for digital transformation push

The Campbell’s Company has announced the appointment of Aaron Gwinner as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer.

Gwinner will lead its digital transformation strategy and leverage innovative technologies to enhance the company’s agility, strengthen capabilities and accelerate growth. He will report to Dan Poland, Campbell’s Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer.

“Throughout a 30-year career, Aaron has a track record of driving substantial growth through advanced analytics and developing cutting-edge digital strategies,” says Poland. “I’m confident that his experience in driving digital transformation and his collaborative leadership will help us improve our ways of working and deliver top-tier performance.”

Gwinner joins from Reynolds American where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since 2019. Before that, he spent 26 years with The Coca-Cola Company, in roles including Global Lead, IT Transformation, and Chief Information Officer for digital, marketing and public affairs.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Digital transformation will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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