Conagra Brands is reshaping its senior leadership team as the packaged food company simplifies its organizational structure, with Chief Operating Officer Tom McGough set to retire in September and the COO position to be eliminated.
The company said Noelle O’Mara, executive vice president and president of Refrigerated and Frozen, and Jill Dexter, executive vice president and president of Grocery and Snacks, will now report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer John Brase.
As part of the changes, Burke Raine will become executive vice president and chief growth officer. In his expanded role, he will oversee the company’s Foodservice and International businesses, as well as research and development, while leading growth initiatives across the organization.
The restructuring comes as Conagra seeks to streamline decision-making and strengthen its focus on customers and long-term profitable growth.
“Being close to our customers and the consumer is vital as we simplify Conagra and position the Company for profitable growth,” said Brase. “Noelle, Jill, and Burke are outstanding leaders and the opportunity to work directly with them will enable us to improve efficiency as we execute our strategy.”
McGough will retire effective September 4, 2026, concluding nearly 20 years with the company. Following his departure, Conagra will eliminate the chief operating officer position as part of the broader organizational changes.
Brase thanked McGough for his contributions to the company and his support during the leadership transition.
“On behalf of the Board and all of us at Conagra, I want to thank Tom for his many contributions to this company over nearly two decades. He has been particularly helpful to me as I immerse myself in the business and I look forward to benefitting from his expertise until he begins his well-deserved retirement in the fall,” Brase said.
Reflecting on his tenure, McGough expressed confidence in the company’s future under its current leadership.
“Conagra has extraordinary brands, incredible people, and a lot of runway ahead,” said McGough. “John has a clear vision for where this company is going, and I have every confidence that the team will help him get there. I am proud of what we have built together and look forward to a smooth transition in the months ahead.”
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