Hormel’s Next CEO Began as Dishwasher Now in Charge of a Corporate Turnaround

Hormel’s next CEO has dishwashing roots, and a corporate turnaround to accomplish

In naming John Ghingo its next CEO, Hormel is counting on him to finish a turnaround plan after a few years of declining profits. Relentless inflation has caused pain at the company and its competitors.

Hormel’s next CEO began as dishwasher now in charge of a corporate turnaround

MINNEAPOLIS (TNS) — When John Ghingo was 14, he started dishwashing at his hometown seafood restaurant in New York. Over eight years, he climbed the ranks to front-of-house manager.

Hormel Foods names new CEO

Hormel Foods Corp. has appointed John Ghingo as president and CEO, effective Oct. 26. Ghingo will succeed Jeff Ettinger who is the interim CEO. Ghingo has served as president and a member of the board of directors since July 2025. He will continue serving on the board. As president, Ghingo has advanced the company’s strategic…