Conagra Brands, Inc. announced on Monday that John Brase has been appointed President and CEO of the Company, effective June 1, 2026.
Brase will succeed Sean Connolly, who plans to step down from his leadership positions and the Board on May 31, 2026, after more than ten years of leadership.
Brase has over 35 years of experience in consumer goods. Most recently, he served as President and COO of The J.M. Smucker Co. Prior to that, he spent nearly 30 years at Procter & Gamble, where he advanced to become Senior Vice President and General Manager of P&G’s $6 billion North America Family Care division.
Richard H. Lenny, Independent Chair of Conagra’s Board of Directors, told investors, “John’s track record of driving top- and bottom-line performance, building brands across multiple consumer-packaged goods categories, leveraging advantaged business systems and leading inclusive, results-driven cultures is exceptional, and we are confident Conagra will thrive under his leadership.”
Brase commented, “I’ve long admired what Sean and the team have built, and I look forward to accelerating the Company’s track record of driving strong revenue growth, strengthening margins and generating robust cash flow to unlock the full potential of its brands and deliver meaningful value for consumers and shareholders. I am excited to work closely with Rick, the Board, and the entire Conagra team as we build on this strong foundation and advance the Company’s top- and bottom-line performance for all our stakeholders.”
Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra’s brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, and Angie’s®.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
