Barry Pincus, manager for brand development at Dennis Publishing, said the licensing arrangement would be the first of many.
Mr. Kent, 43, had been a brand manager and brand development director at Unilever, working on products like Axe, Suave and Tresemmé.
"We know how important 'tax-free' can be for our consumers," says Christi Gallagher, senior manager of brand reputation for Wal-Mart Stores. Wal-Mart Stores
"Reese's is on of America's most beloved brands," said Anna Lingeris, senior manager of brand PR and consumer engagement at Hershey.
On Monday, Rodale is expected to announce that it has hired Anthony Astarita as senior vice president and general manager for digital and brand development.
Mr. Brusone is senior vice president of acquisitions and brand development of the LVMH Fashion Group.
Mrs. Doyle, 31, works in Greenwich, Conn., as a brand development manager for the North American unit of Unilever, the Dutch consumer products company.
The groom, 29, works for Union Beer, a beer distributor in Brooklyn, as a brand development manager for Greenport Harbor Brewing in Greenport, N.Y.
John Ussher, general manager of Legoland development at Merlin, said that his company wanted to introduce the brand across the globe.
John Ussher, general manager of Legoland development at Merlin, said that his company wanted to roll out the brand across the globe.
