Doug Conant, the Campbell Soup CEO who has done a superb job heading the large Camden, NJ packer for the nearly a decade, will retire next July. He will be replaced by Denise Morrison, president of the company's North American soup, sauces and beverage business, who late last month was elevated to COO and appointed to the board. I've heard Denise speak at several industry meetings and she seems like a great choice to replace the very talented Mr. Conant. Also, it was great to see such a wonderful turnout at the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) recent panel discussion "Leading In An Ever Changing Environment," which was held at Campbell's headquarters in Camden, NJ (Morrison provided opening remarks).