– USA, MD – McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the appointment of Valarie Sheppard to its Board of Directors effective June 1, 2024, bringing over 35 years of experience in finance and accounting following a stellar career with P&G
About Valarie Sheppard
Her expertise includes capital deployment and asset management, business process reengineering, acquisitions, and divestitures, external financial reporting and controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Before her retirement in 2021, Ms. Sheppard led P&G’s global finance, accounting, and treasury operations teams in over 65 countries. She held various senior financial leadership positions within the company over her tenure, including finance and accounting roles in the Fabric Care, Home Care, and Beauty businesses, as well as assignments in Europe and Asia.
Valarie Sheppard helped lead the financial integration of Gillette, the largest acquisition in P&G’s history. She also brings additional audit and public accounting experience to the McCormick board from prior roles as SVP and P&G Comptroller and Treasurer where she frequently interacted with the company’s Audit Committee. Valarie Sheppard previously served on public company boards for Sovos Brands, Innovation International Acquisition Corporation, and Anixter International on various Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Nominating committees. She currently serves on the board for Ibotta.
Valarie Sheppard is part of the board’s commitment to its continuous refreshment process, ensuring it has a relevant mix of skills and experiences that complement McCormick’s strategy and promote effective governance practices. The board’s refreshment process continues to add experienced leaders with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will benefit McCormick. With this appointment, the Board of Directors of McCormick will be comprised of 13 directors, 11 of which are independent.
Valarie Sheppard received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master’s in Science in Industrial Administration from Purdue University.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6.5 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Stubb’s, OLD BAY, Lawry’s, Zatarain’s, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable, and delicious go hand in hand.
SOURCE: www.mccormickcorporation.com
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