JM Smucker COO John Brase to Depart May 31 for Conagra CEO Role
John Brase, JM Smucker's president and chief operating officer overseeing retail, international business and foodservice, will leave on May 31 to become Conagra’s CEO on June 1. His exit ends a 35-year consumer goods career spanning JM Smucker and Procter & Gamble and creates a leadership void.
1. Executive Departure
John Brase, who has served as president and chief operating officer at JM Smucker, will step down effective May 31 to assume the roles of president, CEO and board member at Conagra Brands on June 1.
2. Career Profile
Brase brought over 35 years of experience in consumer-packaged goods, including senior vice president roles at Procter & Gamble and oversight of retail, international business and foodservice during his tenure at JM Smucker.
3. Implications for SJM
Brase’s departure creates a top-level vacancy in JM Smucker’s operations leadership, prompting the company to accelerate its succession planning to maintain momentum in retail expansion, international growth and foodservice execution.