Hormel Foods Announces Appointment of Mike Clausman as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has appointed Mike Clausman as vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.

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Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has appointed Mike Clausman as vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary. In this new role, Clausman will be responsible for overseeing legal support across various critical areas including brand and business growth initiatives, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. He will report to Colleen Batcheler, senior vice president external affairs & general counsel.

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12/12/2024 - 08:00 AM

AUSTIN, Minn., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Mike Clausman has been appointed to the new role of vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.

In this critical role, Clausman will oversee the legal support of the company's brand and business growth initiatives, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. He will report to Colleen Batcheler, senior vice president external affairs & general counsel at Hormel Foods.

"I look forward to continuing to work with Mike to advance our company's legal strategies and helping us achieve our ambitious goals," Batcheler said. "His business-first approach, commercial focus and deep understanding of the Hormel Foods culture make him well-suited for this important leadership role within the legal function."

About Mike Clausman
In 2011, Clausman joined Hormel Foods after nearly a decade as an attorney at a law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his career with the company as a corporate attorney and advanced to senior counsel in 2013. Clausman was named to his current role of assistant general counsel, transactions in 2021.

Clausman earned his J.D. from University of Minnesota Law School, and a bachelor's degree in finance and communications from University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He also serves as the board secretary for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, on the executive committee for the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce and is a board member for the Mower County CEO Program.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, JUSTIN'S^®, WHOLLY^®, HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®, COLUMBUS^®, JENNIE-O^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com

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What role has Mike Clausman been appointed to at Hormel Foods (HRL)?

Mike Clausman has been appointed as vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary at Hormel Foods (HRL).

What are Mike Clausman's responsibilities in his new role at HRL?

Clausman will oversee legal support for brand and business growth initiatives, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property at Hormel Foods.

Who will Mike Clausman report to at Hormel Foods (HRL)?

Mike Clausman will report to Colleen Batcheler, who serves as senior vice president external affairs & general counsel at Hormel Foods.

When did Hormel Foods (HRL) announce Mike Clausman's appointment?

Hormel Foods announced Mike Clausman's appointment on December 12, 2024.

Hormel Foods Announces Appointment of Mike Clausman as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary