Conagra Brands, Inc. Announces Management Changes

Published: 2026-04-13 09:05:35 ET CAG

Published on 04/13/2026 at 09:05 am EDT

Conagra Brands, Inc. announced that John Brase has been named President of the Company, effective June 1, 2026. Brase will also join Conagra's Board of Directors. He succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step away from his leadership roles and from the Board on May 31, 2026, after more than a decade of leadership.

Brase brings more than 35 years of consumer goods experience, with deep expertise in strategic portfolio management, brand building and driving operational excellence to deliver profitable growth. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The J.M. Smucker Co., where he oversaw the company's U.S. retail, international and Away from Home businesses, as well as its sales, operations and supply chain functions. During his tenure at Smucker, he sharpened strategic and operational execution, drove growth in key brands and led significant productivity improvements.

Prior to that, Brase spent approximately 30 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), ultimately becoming Senior Vice President and General Manager of P&G's $6 billion North America Family Care business. During his P&G career, he drove profitable growth across major brands, including Charmin, Bounty, Puffs and Pampers, consistently delivering market share leadership and margin expansion.