Conagra Brands Appoints Amy Held as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

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Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) appointed Amy Held as executive vice president and chief administrative officer, a newly created role effective September 14, 2026. She will oversee human resources and corporate communications, serve as chief of staff, and report directly to president and CEO John Brase.

Conagra also announced the planned retirement of Charisse Brock, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, in October after 20 years, and the departure of Jon Harris, executive vice president and chief networking officer, in September. Held previously held senior leadership roles at The Simply Good Foods Company and The J.M. Smucker Company. Conagra reported fiscal 2026 net sales of over $11 billion.

Market Context

CAG's recent leadership update produced a 1.25% 24-hour reaction, while its July 15 earnings release...

Analysis

CAG's recent leadership update produced a 1.25% 24-hour reaction, while its July 15 earnings release produced -0.42%. This record adds context; executive departures create a continuity risk to monitor.

Key Figures

Role effective date: September 14 Corporate experience: More than 25 years Charisse Brock service: 20 years +3 more

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Role effective date September 14 Amy Held appointment

Corporate experience More than 25 years Amy Held background

Charisse Brock service 20 years Conagra service before retirement

J.M. Smucker tenure More than a decade Amy Held's prior employment

Fiscal 2026 net sales Over $11 billion Company description

Company history 100-year history Conagra Brands description

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 28 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 28	Leadership update	Positive	+1.3%	Leadership structure changes were presented as intended to streamline the organization.
Jul 15	Dividend reduction	Negative	-0.4%	Quarterly dividend was reduced to an annualized rate of $0.70 per share.
Jul 15	Earnings report	Negative	-0.4%	Fiscal 2027 guidance projected lower organic sales and adjusted EPS.
Jun 24	Product launch	Positive	+1.3%	New products were introduced across frozen, refrigerated, pantry, and snack categories.
Jun 23	Index change	Positive	+1.3%	Conagra was announced as moving into new S&P indices.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent reactions were aligned with the apparent direction of the news across leadership, dividend, earnings, product, and index events.

Key Terms

m&a, human capital risks

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m&a financial

"Held brings more than 25 years of corporate experience spanning corporate strategy, M&A"

M&A, short for mergers and acquisitions, involves one company combining with or purchasing another company to grow, streamline operations, or gain competitive advantages. For investors, M&A activity can signal potential for increased value, new opportunities, or changes in market dynamics, making it an important factor to watch in the business landscape.

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human capital risks financial

"advised the CEO and Board on executive succession, compensation, governance and human capital risks"

Human capital risks are the potential losses a company faces from problems tied to its workforce, such as skill shortages, high turnover, inadequate training, labor disputes, health and safety failures, or weak leadership and culture. These risks matter to investors because they can lower productivity, raise costs, interrupt operations and harm reputation—much like a sports team with injured or poorly trained players performing worse—which affects a company’s future earnings and resilience.

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Newly created role will include oversight of Human Resources and Corporate Communications and will report to president and CEO John Brase

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the appointment of Amy Held as executive vice president and chief administrative officer, a newly created role designed to streamline key corporate functions, effective September 14. In this position, Held will oversee human resources and corporate communications and will serve as chief of staff, reporting directly to president and chief executive officer John Brase. Conagra also announced that Charisse Brock, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, will retire from the Company in October after 20 years of service. Jon Harris, executive vice president and chief networking officer, has decided to leave the company in September and pursue opportunities outside of Conagra.

"Bringing HR and Communications together under one leader is consistent with how we are approaching the entire organization – with simplicity and accountability," said Brase. "Amy brings exactly the experience and perspective we need to build on Conagra's strong foundation, and I am confident that bringing these together under unified leadership will make us a stronger, more connected organization."

"As we welcome Amy, I also want to recognize two outstanding leaders. Charisse helped shape our culture, strengthen our leadership and elevate Human Resources into a true strategic business partner. Jon transformed Communications into a strategic enterprise function that strengthened our reputation and helped advance business strategy. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, their lasting contributions to Conagra, and wish them every success in their next chapters."

Held brings more than 25 years of corporate experience spanning corporate strategy, M&A and organizational transformation across consumer goods and professional services. Most recently, she served as chief human resource officer at The Simply Good Foods Company, where she advised the CEO and Board on executive succession, compensation, governance and human capital risks and opportunities. Prior to that, Held spent more than a decade at The J.M. Smucker Company, ultimately becoming chief transformation officer. During her time at J.M. Smucker, she facilitated engagement to align the organization around its strategic priorities, strengthened the company's operations, and drove significant performance improvements.

"Conagra has an incredible portfolio of brands and a team that is deeply committed to the work," said Held. "I look forward to working alongside John and the rest of Conagra's talented team to help the organization deliver on our ambitions."

About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2026 net sales of over $11 billion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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MEDIA: media@conagra.com
INVESTORS: IR@conagra.com

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FAQ

What role will Amy Held have at Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) starting September 14, 2026?

Amy Held will become executive vice president and chief administrative officer, overseeing human resources and corporate communications. According to Conagra Brands, she will also serve as chief of staff and report directly to president and CEO John Brase.

Which functions will report to Amy Held in her new Conagra Brands (CAG) position?

Amy Held will oversee human resources and corporate communications and serve as chief of staff. According to Conagra Brands, this newly created role is intended to streamline key corporate functions under unified leadership and enhance organizational simplicity and accountability.

Who is retiring from Conagra Brands (CAG) following Amy Held’s appointment and when?

Charisse Brock, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, will retire in October 2026. According to Conagra Brands, her retirement follows 20 years of service, during which she helped shape company culture and elevate human resources as a strategic business partner.

Which senior leader is leaving Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) to pursue opportunities elsewhere?

Jon Harris, executive vice president and chief networking officer, will leave Conagra Brands in September 2026. According to the company, he previously transformed communications into a strategic enterprise function that strengthened Conagra’s reputation and helped advance its business strategy.

What experience does Amy Held bring to her new role at Conagra Brands (CAG)?

Amy Held brings over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A and organizational transformation. According to Conagra Brands, she previously served as chief human resource officer at The Simply Good Foods Company and chief transformation officer at The J.M. Smucker Company.

What were Conagra Brands’ fiscal 2026 net sales and how is this relevant to CAG investors?

Conagra Brands reported fiscal 2026 net sales of over $11 billion. According to Conagra, this figure highlights the scale of its branded food portfolio, against which investors can assess the significance of leadership changes in human resources and corporate communications.