Conagra Brands announced that John Brase will assume the roles of president and chief executive officer on June 1 and will join the board, succeeding Sean Connolly who will step down on May 31 after more than a decade at the helm.

Brase brings 35 years of consumer goods leadership to Conagra, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer at JM Smucker overseeing retail, international business and foodservice, and previously held senior vice president roles at Procter & Gamble.

Sean Connolly led Conagra through the global pandemic, inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, executing a strategy focused on brand building, innovation, scale in frozen and snacks, and divesting non-core assets such as Chef Boyardee for $600 million.

Brase plans to build on Conagra’s track record of revenue growth, margin strengthening and robust cash flow generation to unlock full brand potential and deliver value for consumers and shareholders.