AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today
announced the appointment of Leslie
Lee as vice president of digital experience.
In this role, Lee will lead the company's growing digital and
e-commerce business strategy, which has seen significant growth in
the last few years as more consumers look online for their favorite
brands and products. Lee will oversee digital marketing, e-commerce
operations and innovation, digital product management, and data
analytics and insights for the company's portfolio of
consumer-facing and foodservice brands.
"Leslie brings nearly 20 years of CPG marketing and digital
experience to this important and growing role within Hormel Foods,"
said Jim Snee, chairman of the
board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. "Our
company has made significant investments in our omnichannel
approach, with an integrated shopping experience for our consumers
wherever they choose to shop. We will continue to combine the best
consumer and customer insights with the latest technology to
deliver an outstanding experience across all consumer
touchpoints."
Lee joined Hormel Foods in 2016, most recently holding the
position of director of shopper engagement within the company's
digital experience group. Prior to joining Hormel Foods, she spent
more than eight years with ConAgra Foods in marketing and brand
leadership. Lee also held marketing and brand management roles at
Kellogg's and Campbell Soup
Company.
Lee holds a master's degree in business administration from the
McCombs School of Business at University of
Texas - Austin. She received her bachelor's degree from
Howard University.
Lee replaces Stephen Koven who
has left the company.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel®
Natural Choice®, Applegate®,
Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black
Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other
beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index
and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global
2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is
one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate
Citizens" list for 12 years in a row, and has received numerous
other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and
community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose
statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the
world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe.
For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.
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