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Aakre to Retire From Hormel Foods Retail Business

  • Scott Aakre, who leads marketing for the Retail division at Hormel Foods as a group vice president, will retire following the close of fiscal year 2025 and will become a member of the company's board of directors.
  • Aakre's retirement follows 35 years of service with Hormel Foods, joining in 1990 and holding multiple management roles that led to his current leadership position.
  • Hormel Foods, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, is a leading international food company generating about $12 billion in annual revenue and distributing its products in more than 80 countries. The company owns well-known brands such as SPAM and SKIPPY.
  • Jim Snee, president and CEO of Hormel Foods, called Aakre "a tremendous asset" whose leadership and creativity greatly benefited the company for over three decades.
  • Aakre will continue supporting Hormel Foods through his board membership, which Chair Bill Newlands said will bring valuable marketing expertise and community commitment to the 12-member board.
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Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Scott Aakre, Group Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Retail, Following a Distinguished 35-year career

Aakre extends his service to the company by joining Hormel Foods board of directors

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