Hormel Foods announces planned retirement of PJ Connor, group vice president of Retail sales, following three decades of service and leadership
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced the planned retirement of PJ Connor, group vice president of Retail sales, to coincide with his 30-year anniversary with the company this spring. The company named Natosha Walsh, vice president of Retail sales – West and a 26-year company veteran, as Connor's successor upon his retirement. Leadership praised Connor's role in transformation initiatives, team development and retail partnerships, and highlighted Walsh's experience across sales, trade management, category management, supply chain and brand management.
The announcement emphasizes continuity through an internal successor with deep company experience and a stated focus on maintaining retail relationships and driving performance.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) ha annunciato il previsto pensionamento di PJ Connor, vicepresidente esecutivo delle vendite al dettaglio, da coincidere con il suo 33° anniversario con l'azienda questa primavera. L'azienda ha nominato Natosha Walsh, vicepresidente delle vendite al dettaglio – West e una veterana aziendale di 26 anni, come successore di Connor al momento del suo pensionamento. La leadership ha elogiato il ruolo di Connor nelle iniziative di trasformazione, nello sviluppo del team e nelle partnership al dettaglio, e ha evidenziato l'esperienza di Walsh in vendite, gestione delle operazioni commerciali, gestione delle categorie, catena di approvvigionamento e gestione del marchio.
L'annuncio sottolinea la continuità attraverso un successore interno con profonda esperienza aziendale e un chiaro focus sul mantenimento delle relazioni al dettaglio e sull'incremento delle prestazioni.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) anunció la retirada planificada de PJ Connor, vicepresidente ejecutivo de ventas minoristas, para coincidir con su aniversario de 30 años en la empresa esta primavera. La compañía designó a Natosha Walsh, vicepresidenta de ventas minoristas – Oeste y una veterana de la empresa con 26 años, como sucesora de Connor a su retiro. El liderazgo elogió el papel de Connor en iniciativas de transformación, desarrollo de equipos y asociaciones minoristas, y destacó la experiencia de Walsh en ventas, gestión comercial, gestión de categorías, cadena de suministro y gestión de marca.
El anuncio enfatiza la continuidad a través de un sucesor interno con profunda experiencia en la empresa y un enfoque declarado en mantener las relaciones minoristas y impulsar el rendimiento.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL)는 올해 봄 회사와의 30년 기념일과 함께 그룹 부사장인 PJ Connor의 정년퇴임 계획을 발표했습니다. 회사는 Natosha Walsh, 서부 소매 판매 부사장이자 26년 회사 경력의 베테랑을 Connor의 후임으로 임명했습니다. 관리진은 변혁 이니셔티브, 팀 개발 및 소매 파트너십에서 Connor의 역할을 칭찬했고, Walsh의 판매, 무역 관리, 카테고리 관리, 공급망 및 브랜드 관리에 걸친 경험을 강조했습니다.
발표는 깊은 회사 경험을 가진 내부 후계자를 통한 연속성과 소매 관계 유지 및 성과 향상을 위한 명시된 초점을 강조합니다.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) a annoncé le départ prévu à la retraite de PJ Connor, vice-président exécutif des ventes au détail, qui coïncidera avec son anniversaire de 30 ans dans l'entreprise au printemps prochain. L'entreprise a nommé Natosha Walsh, vice-présidente des ventes au détail – Ouest et une vétérane de l'entreprise depuis 26 ans, comme successeur de Connor lors de son départ à la retraite. La direction a salué le rôle de Connor dans les initiatives de transformation, le développement des équipes et les partenariats au détail, et a mis en avant l'expérience de Walsh dans les domaines des ventes, de la gestion commerciale, de la gestion des catégories, de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et de la gestion de marque.
L'annonce met l'accent sur la continuité grâce à un successeur interne ayant une profonde connaissance de l'entreprise et sur un objectif déclaré de maintenir les relations avec le détail et d'améliorer la performance.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) kündigte den geplanten Ruhestand von PJ Connor, Vizepräsident des Einzelhandelsvertriebs, an, der mit seinem 30-jährigen Jubiläum im Unternehmen in diesem Frühjahr zusammenfallen wird. Das Unternehmen benannte Natosha Walsh, Vizepräsidentin des Einzelhandelsvertriebs – West und eine 26 Jahre lang tätige Unternehmensvetreterin, als Connor-Nachfolgerin bei seinem Ruhestand. Die Führung lobte Connors Rolle bei Transformationsinitiativen, Teamentwicklung und Einzelhandelspartnerschaften und hob Walshs Erfahrung in Vertrieb, Handelsmanagement, Kategorienmanagement, Lieferkette und Markenführung hervor.
Die Ankündigung betont die Kontinuität durch eine interne Nachfolge mit tiefer Unternehmenserfahrung und einen klaren Fokus auf den Erhalt der Einzelhandelsbeziehungen und Leistungssteigerung.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) أعلنت عن التقاعد المخطط لـPJ Connor، نائب رئيس المجموعة لمبيعات التجزئة، ليصادف عيده الثلاثين في الشركة هذا الربيع. عينت الشركة Natosha Walsh، نائبة رئيس مبيعات التجزئة – الغرب، وخبيبة الشركة لمدة 26 عامًا، كخليفة Connor عند تقاعده. أشاد القادة بدور Connor في مبادرات التحول وتطوير الفريق وشراكات التجزئة، وركزوا على خبرة Walsh في المبيعات، إدارة التجارة، إدارة الفئات، سلسلة التوريد وإدارة العلامة التجارية.
ويؤكد الإعلان على الاستمرارية من خلال خلف داخلي ذو خبرة عميقة في الشركة وتركيز معلن على الحفاظ على علاقات التجزئة وتحفيز الأداء.
- Succession in place with internal successor named
- Natosha Walsh has 26 years of company experience
- Continuity in retail leadership and customer relationships
- Loss of 30-year experience when PJ Connor retires
Natosha Walsh to succeed Connor following his retirement
Natosha Walsh, a 26-year company veteran and vice president of Retail sales – West, will succeed Connor upon his retirement. A seasoned sales executive, Walsh brings extensive experience across sales, trade management, category management, supply chain and brand management, along with a strong record of developing teams and delivering results.
"PJ has been a tremendous asset to the organization throughout his three-decade long career," said John Ghingo, president, Hormel Foods. "He has consistently delivered results, inspired his teams, and helped shape our company's strategy and culture. We are grateful for his insight, dedication and focus on supporting our retail partners. His vision and commitment have left a lasting impact on Hormel Foods and the teams he has led. We wish PJ all the best in retirement."
"Natosha is an accomplished and respected leader with broad experience and a deep understanding of our business," Ghingo continued. "Her customer focus, collaborative approach and proven leadership will serve her well as she takes on this important role. I'm confident she will continue to strengthen our retail partnerships, drive performance and build on the strong foundation PJ established."
About PJ Connor
Connor joined Hormel Foods as a sales representative in 1996. He held various leadership positions including district team leader, director of the Albertsons business team and director of customer development for the central team before being named senior vice president of consumer products sales in 2011. Connor was promoted to president of consumer products sales in 2019 and assumed his current role as group vice president of Retail sales in 2022.
He received his bachelor's degree from Winona State University (
About Natosha Walsh
Walsh joined Hormel Foods in 1999. Throughout her career, she has developed a cross-functional background by holding positions of increasing responsibility in sales, trade and category management, customer account leadership, supply chain and brand management. Walsh was named vice president and senior vice president of sales in the consumer products sales division in 2018 and vice president of Retail sales – national chains in 2022. She was named vice president of marketing – Retail for Convenient Meals and Proteins in 2023 and assumed her current position of vice president for Retail Sales – West in 2025.
Walsh graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in marketing and international business. She is active in community and industry organizations, including serving as the chair of the Women's Meat Industry Network.
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