Mondelez Appoints New President For Canadian Business

Naniss Gadel-Rab (CNW Group/Mondelez International, Inc.)

TORONTO — Mondelēz International appoints Naniss Gadel-Rab as president of Mondelez Canada, effective March 3, 2025, succeeding Karla Schlieper, who will be leaving the organization in early March.

Drawing on more than two decades of leadership roles in supply chain, sales, strategy, marketing and e-commerce spanning nine countries across three continents, Naniss brings a wealth of experiences. Most recently, she led the food portfolio of Unilever Canada.

“We are thrilled to welcome Naniss to Mondelez Canada,” said Gustavo Valle, executive VP and president of North America for Mondelēz International. “Her passion for people and culture, paired with strong business acumen makes Naniss the right person to lead the Canada business in its next phase to deliver our strategic priorities on our path to Vision 2030.”

“We also want to thank Karla Schlieper for her leadership in Canada since 2022 where she transformed the Canadian business and fostered a culture of growth, collaboration and accountability, which will set the foundation for continued success” added Valle.