Noelle O'Mara Named Executive Vice President of Conagra Brands

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Conagra Brands, Inc. appointed Noelle O'Mara as the Executive Vice President & President of New Platforms and Acquisitions. O'Mara will lead efforts in identifying and scaling new growth platforms and acquisitions, focusing on strategy, innovation, and in-market execution. With over 20 years of experience in the CPG industry, her leadership is expected to drive Conagra's growth strategy forward.

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• Noelle O'Mara brings over 20 years of experience in the CPG industry, with a proven track record of growing businesses and building high-performing teams.

• Her appointment as Executive Vice President is expected to advance Conagra's ambition to scale emerging brands and drive innovation and growth.

• O'Mara's background in leading a $10 billion business unit at Tyson Foods and her previous roles at Kraft Foods showcase her capability in driving record growth and spearheading innovation.

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CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the appointment of Noelle O'Mara as executive vice president & president, New Platforms and Acquisitions effective May 6.

In this role, O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions. This work will span strategy, product innovation, commercialization, synergy capture, and in-market execution.

"Noelle's leadership and track record of delivering results will be instrumental in advancing Conagra's ambition to further scale emerging brands while delivering an ambitious innovation and growth strategy," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands.

With over 20 years of experience in the CPG industry, Noelle is a purpose led, performance driven leader who has a proven track record of growing businesses, building capabilities, and creating high performing teams. Prior to joining Conagra, O'Mara served as Group President at Tyson Foods where she was responsible for the $10 billion Prepared Foods business unit, including manufacturing facilities and over 19,000 employees. In this role she drove record growth and was also responsible for spearheading enterprise innovation and brand building with leadership of marketing communication and design, insights and analytics, innovation, culinary, and research and development. Before joining Tyson Foods Noelle held senior level general manager positions at Kraft Foods where her marketing and innovation impacts led to industry awards including Chicago Crains "40 under 40" recognition. 

"I'm excited and humbled to join the incredible team at Conagra Brands," said O'Mara. "I look forward to building upon the company's success and fueling continued growth as we further our consumer driven portfolio."

O'Mara is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. 

About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye^®, Duncan Hines^®, Healthy Choice^®, Marie Callender's^®, Reddi-wip^®, and Slim Jim^®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's^® BOOMCHICKAPOP^®, Duke's^®, Earth Balance^®, Gardein^®, and Frontera^®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.ConagraBrands.com.

For all media inquiries, please contact:
MEDIA: Mike Cummins, media@conagra.com
INVESTORS: Melissa Napier, IR@conagra.com

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SOURCE Conagra Brands, Inc.

FAQ

Who was appointed as the Executive Vice President of Conagra Brands?

Noelle O'Mara was named the Executive Vice President of Conagra Brands.

What will be Noelle O'Mara's role at Conagra Brands?

Noelle O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions at Conagra Brands.

What is Noelle O'Mara's background in the CPG industry?

Noelle O'Mara has over 20 years of experience in the CPG industry and previously served as Group President at Tyson Foods and held senior level positions at Kraft Foods.

When will Noelle O'Mara assume her new role at Conagra Brands?

Noelle O'Mara will assume her role as Executive Vice President on May 6.

Where did Noelle O'Mara graduate from?

Noelle O'Mara is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.