American Beverage Association top exec named CEO of American Council of Life Insurers, succeeding Dirk KempthorneNeely The American Council of Life Insurers has tapped Susan Neely as its next CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Dirk Kempthorne later this summer. Neely currently is CEO of the $125 million-revenue American Beverage Association, a position she has held since 2005. Her tenure has been marked by revenue growth at the group as well as active campaigns against state and municipal efforts to impose taxes on sugary beverages. But in an interview with CEO Update, Neely listed the association's efforts to inform consumers about healthy nutrition choices among her proudest… Read More