ORRVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM)
today announced the election of Gagnesh Gupta as Senior Vice
President of Commodities and Procurement and an Officer of the
Company, effective September 8, 2022.
Gupta brings more than 20 years of leadership experience with
global Fortune 100 companies and deep expertise in the areas of
supply chain strategy, global sourcing, commodities, risk
management, packaging and indirect procurement.
In this role, Gupta will oversee the company's procurement
function, supporting the organization's ability to continue to
efficiently source necessary ingredients and materials to deliver
products across its portfolio. He will succeed Dan Nowicki, who will retire from the Company in
October.
"The efforts of our Commodities and Procurement teams have been
instrumental to our success in a dynamic environment, and we are
thrilled to have Gagnesh's leadership to ensure we maintain this
high-level of performance," said John
Brase, Chief Operating Officer. "In addition to his
impressive expertise, Gagnesh has a proven track record of building
motivated, high-performing teams and nurturing key relationships
with external partners. I am excited for the contributions I know
he will make in support of our business and culture.
I would also like to take this opportunity on behalf of our
entire organization to share our appreciation to Dan Nowicki. Dan's innumerable contributions
over his more than 20 years of service to the Company have played
an essential role in the long-term stability of supply chain
management and our success."
Gupta held previous leadership roles at The Kraft Heinz Company,
Pinnacle Foods Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Whirlpool Corporation and
Hudson's Bay Company.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by
establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make
it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart
of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each
generation of people and pets and is found in more than 80 percent
of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of
iconic brands consumers have always loved such as
Folgers®, Jif® and
Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café
Bustelo®, Smucker's®
Uncrustables® and Rachael
Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to
immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly,
we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we
have on society. For more information, please visit
jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced
herein, except for Rachael
Ray®, a registered trademark of Ray Marks II
LLC, which is used under license.
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