Yankee Candle: Michael B. Polk, current group vice president of Kraft Foods North America and president of the biscuits, snacks and confectionery divisions, was appointed to the board of directors. He also joined Yankee’s compensation committee. Mr. Polk has had extensive experience at Kraft Foods and Procter & Gamble. Mr. Polk succeeds Michael J. Ovitz, who did not stand for re-election. l...