James T. Smith, general manager of Procter...

James T. Smith, general manager of Procter & Gamble Co.’s health and beauty aids division in Germany, has been named president of Gerber Products Co.’s baby food division. Smith will take the helm of the baby food company’s $1.13-billion-a-year division on Jan. 1. The division represents about 60% of Gerber’s overall annual sales. Smith, 43, will replace Robert Johnston, who has held the title of corporate vice president since 1986 and president of the products division since 1989. Johnston, 35, will take the title of vice chairman and will become a member of the board’s executive committee.