Conagra Brands Names JM Smucker Executive as New CEO
Brase brings more than 35 years in consumer goods as Conagra faces softer sales, a lowered profit forecast and pressure from changing shopper tastes.
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Why Conagra Stock Flopped Today
Key PointsThe new CEO is a veteran food industry executive.The change in leadership heightens the business's recent struggles, however.10 stocks we like better than Conagra Brands › Rather unexpectedly, the leadership at the top of Conagra (NYSE: CAG) has changed. The veteran food company announced it had appointed a new CEO, replacing a man who had held the position for 11 years. Such a move reminded many investors that the company has been str…
Chicago-based food maker Conagra replaces CEO Sean Connolly
A new CEO is set to take over Chicago-based packaged food company Conagra Brands.John Brase, who previously served as president and chief operating officer of J.M. Smucker Co., will succeed Sean Connolly as CEO on June 1 and join its board, the company announced Monday. Connolly's last day at Conagra and on the board will be May 31.Brase joins the company at a time when many consumers are turning away from processed foods and looking for healthi…
Conagra Brands names John Brase as new President and CEO – CEO NA Magazine
Conagra Brands, Inc. announced on Monday that John Brase has been appointed President and CEO of the Company, effective June 1, 2026. Brase will succeed Sean Connolly, who plans to step down from his leadership positions and the Board on May 31, 2026, after more than ten years of leadership. Brase has over 35 years of experience in consumer goods. Most recently, he served as President and COO of The J.M. Smucker Co. Prior to that, he spent n…
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