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Hormel Foods Appoints Jeff Ettinger to Board of Directors
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of The Hormel Foundation, has been re-appointed to the Hormel Foods Board of Directors, effective March 21, 2025. The Hormel Foundation, an unaffiliated non-profit organization with a charitable mission, beneficially owns approximately 46% of Hormel Foods outstanding common stock. Ettinger previously served on the Hormel Foods Board of Directors and spent nearly three decades with the company, retiring in 2016 after a successful tenure as president and chief executive officer...
Dollar Tree Appoints Three New Board Members
Dollar Tree, Inc. today announced that effective immediately, William (Bill) W. Douglas, III and Timothy (Tim) Johnson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. In addition, Chief Executive Officer Michael C. Creedon, Jr. has joined the Board.
“Bill and Tim are both esteemed financial leaders with a strong understanding of today’s competitive retail landscape,” said CEO Mike Creedon. “We look forward to their many contributions and support in driving long-term value for our associates, customers, and shareholders.”
Chairman of the Board Edward (Ned) J. Kelly, III stated...
Panera Brands Announces New Independent Board Appointments
Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast-casual concept Panera Bread as well as the Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. brands, today announced appointments to its Board of Directors to bolster its restaurant industry experience as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Patrick Grismer, previously Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks and Lead Independent Director of Panera, has been named Board Chair. Additionally, industry veteran David Deno has joined the Board and will assume the role of Audit Committee Chair, effective immediately...
Hormel Foods Elects New Member to its Board of Directors
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Debbra Schoneman, president of Piper Sandler Companies, has been elected to the Hormel Foods Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2024.
“I am delighted to welcome Deb to the Hormel Foods board,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. “She has an impressive background and brings extensive expertise in finance and corporate development, which will be invaluable as we continue to transform, modernize and grow our...
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