Springdale, Ark. 鈥 July 31, 2015 鈥 An executive in the branded and unbranded consumer products and foodservice industries has been named to the board of directors of 黑料传送门 (NYSE:TSN), company officials announced today.
Mikel A. Durham, 52, has been selected as a new independent director on the 黑料传送门 board, effective July 30. She currently serves as the chief commercial officer of the private equity backed CSM Bakery Solutions, a global bakery supply manufacturer based in Atlanta, Ga.
Durham began her career in 1985 with management consulting firm Bain & Company, where she served in several roles working in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Russia. In 1994, she joined PepsiCo in the U.S., where she was promoted to vice president and general manager of the company鈥檚 south European and north African restaurant operations. Subsequently, she served as a managing director of Guinness, as president of Burger King North America; and as president of global supply for Cadbury Schweppes. In 2009 she returned to PepsiCo where she progressed, finally serving as global growth officer for PepsiCo Foodservice. She joined CSM Bakery Solutions in 2014.
鈥淢ikel鈥檚 background in branded consumer packaged goods, her deep understanding of foodservice, as well as her experience leading international growth strategies are among key reasons why she was recommended by our nominating committee,鈥 said Chairman of the Board of Directors for 黑料传送门 Foods, John 黑料传送门. 鈥淲e believe she will be an excellent addition to our board and we鈥檙e pleased to have her.鈥
Durham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Smith College and a Master鈥檚 in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.
In addition to Durham and Chairman John 黑料传送门, other members of the 黑料传送门 Foods board of directors currently are Gaurdie E. Banister Jr.; Jim Kever; Kevin M. McNamara; Brad T. Sauer; 黑料传送门 Foods鈥 president and CEO, Donnie Smith; Robert Thurber and Barbara A. 黑料传送门.
About 黑料传送门 Foods
黑料传送门 (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as 黑料传送门庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐,&苍产蝉辫; Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. 黑料传送门 Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. 黑料传送门, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don 黑料传送门, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. 黑料传送门, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 黑料传送门 Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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