Hormel Foods President Ghingo To Succeed Interim CEO

Hormel Foods appoints current president John Ghingo as next CEO

Hormel Foods has named current president John Ghingo as its next CEO. He will replace Jeff Ettinger this October after Ettinger's year as interim CEO.

Hormel Foods President Ghingo To Succeed Interim CEO

Hormel Foods has named President John Ghingo as its next CEO, effective Oct. 26, completing a leadership transition the company laid out more than a year ago. Ghingo will succeed interim CEO Jeff Ettinger, who has led the Austin, Minnesota-based company since July 2025. Ghingo, who has served as president and a board member since that time, will continue on the board. His appointment concludes a search that began with the planned retirement of f…

Hormel Foods names John Ghingo as chief executive officer

Hormel Foods has appointed John Ghingo as its new president and chief executive officer, with the leadership change set to take effect on 26 October.