CAG - Leadership updates

Newly created role will include oversight of Human Resources and Corporate Communications and will report to president and CEO John BraseCHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Amy Held as executive vice president and chief administrative officer, a newly created role designed to streamline key corporate functions, effective September 14. In this position, Held will oversee human resources and corporate communications and will serve as chief of staff, reporting directly to president and chief executive officer John Brase. Conagra also announced that Charisse Brock, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, wil

NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600:  Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (NASD: HONA) will be added to the S&P 500 & 100 on Monday, June 29. Honeywell Aerospace will replace Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:CAG) in the S&P 500, and Conagra Brands will replace Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc.(NASD: GDYN) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, June 30. Honeywell Aerospace will replace Honeywell International Inc. (NASD: HON) in the S&P 100 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, June 30. Honeywell International is spinning off Honeywell Aerospac

CHICAGO, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), today announced that John Brase has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 1, 2026. Brase will also join Conagra's Board of Directors. He succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step away from his leadership roles and from the Board on May 31, 2026, after more than a decade of leadership. Brase brings more than 35 years of consumer goods experience, with deep expertise in strategic portfolio management, brand building and driving operational excellence to deliver profitable

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, today announced the appointment of John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, effective immediately.  With these additions, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 12 members. "We are pleased to welcome John and Pietro to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chair, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and its shareholders will benefit from their extensive leadership and corporate governance experience. In addition, John brings releva

Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today announced William "Eric" Johnson will join the company as Chief Accounting Officer effective October 20, 2025. Mr. Johnson will be an integral leader on the finance team overseeing the Company's accounting and SEC reporting functions, and reporting directly to Tom Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251020792689/en/William "Eric" Johnson Prior to joining Valmont, Mr. Johnson served as Senior

Limited-Edition Pickleball Gear Now Available While Supplies Last CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball season is here and Vlasic® Pickles, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), is teaming up with Sprints®, the fun-loving performance accessories brand, and Tervis®, the iconic insulated tumbler brand, in a limited-edition collaboration that will make your pickleball game look as good as it tastes. The collection includes a range of pickleball equipment and accessories that will make you the envy of your playing partners. "America's fastest growing sport – pickle

CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Noelle O'Mara as executive vice president & president, New Platforms and Acquisitions effective May 6. In this role, O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions. This work will span strategy, product innovation, commercialization, synergy capture, and in-market execution. "Noelle's leadership and track record of delivering results will be instrumental in advancing Conagra's ambition to further scale emerging br

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic popcorn snacks from Conagra Brands, Inc., Orville Redenbacher® and Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, are here to help Canadians break up the winter doldrums by embracing fun with popcorn during this year's National Popcorn Day on January 19th. Arriving during the cold, dark days of January when Canadians need a pop of fun the most, this year's National Popcorn Day theme has been designated "Top Your Pop" by Orville Redenbacher® and Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®. Canadians are invited to find even more fun and joy in one of their favourite snacks by experimenting with delicious, trending, and imaginative popcorn toppings and flavour combinations. Tangy p

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE:LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed David Marberger as a member of the board and to serve on the board's Audit Committee, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience, Marberger currently serves as the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG). "With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, David brings a wealth of experience working with prominent global brands, making him an ideal addition to the LS&Co. board," said Bob Eckert, chairman of LS&Co. Board of Directors. "David's expertise will be invaluable as we drive forward the nex

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced that Francisco Fraga, 50, has been elected to its board of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held earlier today. All director nominees were elected to the board of directors, which increased to 11 members. "We are pleased to welcome Francisco to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chair, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Francisco's breadth of experience managing large-scale information technology and cybersecurity initiatives across

CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Tracy Schaefer to senior vice president and chief information officer, effective today, August 22, 2022. "Tracy has a strong track record of delivering excellent results in finance, information technology and global business services," said Dave Marberger, chief financial officer, Conagra Brands. "Her deep understanding of the business, strategic mindset, and exceptional leadership skills will all be critical as we continue to work across the enterprise to deliver on our s

CHICAGO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, today announced the appointment of Denise A. Paulonis to its board of directors, effective August 1, 2022. With this addition, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 13 members. "We are pleased to welcome Denise to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chair, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Denise's extensive leadership experience driving growth, supply chain innovation, e-commerce capabilities, and produc

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced that Andre Hawaux has been appointed as an independent member of its Board of Directors and its Audit Committee, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Hawaux joins the Board following an impressive 37-year career across both the consumer packaged goods and retail industries, serving most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Dick's Sporting Goods. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220705005122/en/Andre Hawaux has been appointed as an independent member of the Tractor Supply Company Board of Directors and its Audit

CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Carey Bartell to executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 6, 2022. "For more than six years, Carey has been a valuable Conagra leader who has served as vice president and chief counsel leading the company's litigation efforts and compliance programs," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands. "Her more than 20 years of experience combined with her passion and business expertise make her the right lead

CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Lucy Brady as president of Grocery & Snacks, effective June 15, 2022. In this role, Brady will lead the ongoing modernization and growth of Conagra's grocery and snack portfolio, which includes brands such as Slim Jim®, Duncan Hines®, and Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, with a focus on delivering products that reflect evolving consumer demand and trends. "Lucy has a tremendous background and proven leadership skills that will be critical as we continue to grow our successful Grocer

CHICAGO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Melissa Napier as senior vice president of Investor Relations, effective April 25, 2022. In this role, Napier will lead the development and execution of Conagra's investor relations program, including setting strategy in financial communications and quantitative benchmarking and analysis. "Melissa has an exceptional background in Investor Relations and key areas of the Finance function," said Dave Marberger, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Conagra

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of George Dowdie to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2022. With this addition, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 13 members. "We are pleased to welcome George to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chair, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from George's extensive leadership experience in supply chain management and research and development within the food and beverage sector." George Dowdie said, "Conagra has an impressi

CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Fran Horowitz to its board of directors, effective Aug. 2, 2021. With this addition, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 12 members. "We are pleased to welcome Fran to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chairman, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Fran's deep experience building consumer brands and her proven track record as an executive leader." Fran Horowitz said, "I'm excited to join the Conagra Brands board. The board

CHICAGO, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced the appointment of Alexandre "Ale" Eboli as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Aug. 2. Eboli will succeed Dave Biegger, who is retiring from the organization at the end of the current fiscal year.  In the role with Conagra Brands, Eboli will have end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the manufacturing, procurement, environment, health and safety, plant quality, logistics, and transportation and warehousing teams. "Ale is an excep

CHICAGO, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the appointment of Chaly Jo Moyen as Chief Strategy Officer and President, Foodservice & International, effective Monday, April 12. As Conagra's Chief Strategy Officer, a newly-created leadership position with the company, Moyen will play a central role creating, executing and sustaining the organization's strategic initiatives. In addition, she will be responsible for Conagra's International business segment, bringing the company's brands to consumers outside of the U.S., as well as its Foodservice division to distribute its products to restaurants, retailers, commercial customers and other foodservice

Miami, Florida, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Foods Corp. (OTC:BSFC) (“Blue Star” or the “Company”), a sustainable seafood company, announced today that three new directors were appointed to its board of directors, effective as of April 12th, 2021. The new board members include Mr. Jeffrey Guzy, Mr. Tim McLellan and Mr. Trond Ringstad, who will be joining existing board members, Mr. Nubar Herian, and Chairman & CEO, Mr. John Keeler. “We believe these three individuals will significantly strengthen our board with their decades of relevant experience. Certain of the members, like Jeff Guzy, will add publicly traded company experience, while Tim McLellan and Trond Ringstad h

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the appointment of Manny Chirico to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2021. With this addition, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 11 members. "We're most pleased to welcome Manny to the Conagra Brands board," said Richard H. Lenny, chairman, Conagra Brands. "Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Manny's deep experience building consumer brands, leading organizations and his strong emphasis on corporate culture and social responsibility." Manny Chirico said, "I am honored to be joining the Conagra Brands board. The board of directors, management team, and all Conagra employ