Danone confirms ousting of Faber as chairman and CEO after activist pressure

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Danone had come under pressure in recent months from several shareholders, including investment fund Artisan Partners (NYSE:APAM) and activist investor Bluebell Capital, to replace Faber at the helm.

Faber had already said earlier in March he would give up his role as CEO, but stay on as chairman.