American food and beverage giant J.M. Smucker Co. has announced a series of leadership updates it says “are designed to advance the company’s continued execution of its long-term growth strategy and further the momentum of its portfolio of leading brands”.
The company’s coffee portfolio appointments include Rob Ferguson, who has served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Coffee and Procurement, promoted to the new role of Chief Product Supply Officer – Executive Vice President, Coffee, Pet, and Away from Home.
J.M. Smucker Co. says Ferguson’s oversight now spans company operations, distribution, supply chain, procurement, commodity hedging, quality assurance, research and development, and cost and productivity programs. The company’s coffee brands include Folgers, Café Bustelo, and the Dunkin’ grocery line.
Other appointments include Tim Wayne, current Senior Vice President and General Manager, Away From Home and International, promoted to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Coffee and Away From Home, overseeing the coffee portfolio in addition to continuing to manage the Away From Home business.
In a statement, the company also shared it will eliminate its Chief Operating Officer role, and that Mark Smucker has re-assumed the President title serving as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chair of the Board.
