Clearly Canadian names interim CMO

Jennifer Blackburn (pictured above) is starting a new position as VP of marketing strategy and interim CMO at Clearly Canadian. She is being tasked to lead the development and implementation of the brand’s growth mandate for the sparkling water brand.

Previously, Blackburn was Skip’s head of brand and sponsorship. She also served as associate VP of the consumer brands division for Canadian Tire, VP of marketing for casual dining chain Nando’s and director of marketing for Campbell’s soup and simple meals.

Chipotle names new brand manager, Canada

Nicole Tsinas is starting a new position a brand manager at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Previously, Tsinas was an associate brand manager (cereal portfolio) with Post Consumer Brands.

Before joining the CPG, she was associate brand manager for Canadian Tire’s Noma. As brand consultant of auto and fixing, she supported Mastercraft and Maximum tools, leading the creation and execution of a multi-year brand strategy for Pro-Series, a PartSource-owned brand.

The Home Depot promotes senior marketer

Natasha Bhardwaj is starting a new position as marketing manager of events and services at The Home Depot Canada.

Bhardwaj was most recently the home improvement retailer’s senior senior marketing specialist. Agency-side, she served as digital media planner with Media Experts.

Bimbo Canada makes moves

Amanda Reiser (Stewart) is starting a new position as marketing manager for breakfast at Bimbo Canada.

She was recently the CPG’s marketing manager for tortillas, flatbreads and fruit breads and prior, marketing manger for buns, rolls and Villaggio masterbrand. She joined Bimbo Canada from Gay Lea Canada, where she was an assistant product manager.