The J.M. Smucker Co. Names John Brase President and Chief Operating Officer
The J.M. Smucker Co has promoted John Brase to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 30, 2025. Brase, who has served as COO since 2020, will maintain oversight of key segments including U.S. Retail Coffee, Pet Foods, and Sweet Baked Snacks, while expanding his role in external engagements.
With over three decades of consumer goods experience, Brase has been crucial in strengthening Smucker's strategic execution and portfolio management. His leadership of the Transformation Office has delivered significant cost savings and productivity improvements, supporting bottom-line growth while enabling business investments.
Reporting to CEO Mark Smucker, Brase will continue managing Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain functions. The promotion recognizes his positive impact on business performance over the past five years and supports the company's executive talent development strategy for long-term growth.
The J.M. Smucker Co ha promosso John Brase a Presidente e Chief Operating Officer, con effetto dal 30 aprile 2025. Brase, che ricopre il ruolo di COO dal 2020, continuerà a supervisionare settori chiave come il caffè al dettaglio negli Stati Uniti, gli alimenti per animali domestici e gli snack dolci da forno, ampliando al contempo il suo ruolo negli impegni esterni.
Con oltre trent'anni di esperienza nel settore dei beni di consumo, Brase è stato fondamentale nel rafforzare l'esecuzione strategica e la gestione del portafoglio di Smucker. La sua guida dell'Ufficio Trasformazione ha portato a significativi risparmi sui costi e miglioramenti di produttività, sostenendo la crescita del risultato netto e consentendo investimenti aziendali.
Rispondendo al CEO Mark Smucker, Brase continuerà a gestire le funzioni di Vendite, Operazioni e Catena di Fornitura. La promozione riconosce il suo impatto positivo sulle performance aziendali negli ultimi cinque anni e supporta la strategia dell'azienda per lo sviluppo del talento esecutivo a lungo termine.
The J.M. Smucker Co ha ascendido a John Brase a Presidente y Director de Operaciones, con efecto a partir del 30 de abril de 2025. Brase, quien ha sido COO desde 2020, mantendrá la supervisión de segmentos clave como el café minorista en EE.UU., alimentos para mascotas y snacks dulces horneados, mientras amplía su rol en compromisos externos.
Con más de tres décadas de experiencia en bienes de consumo, Brase ha sido fundamental para fortalecer la ejecución estratégica y la gestión del portafolio de Smucker. Su liderazgo en la Oficina de Transformación ha generado ahorros significativos y mejoras en productividad, apoyando el crecimiento del resultado neto y permitiendo inversiones empresariales.
Reportando al CEO Mark Smucker, Brase continuará gestionando las funciones de Ventas, Operaciones y Cadena de Suministro. La promoción reconoce su impacto positivo en el desempeño empresarial durante los últimos cinco años y respalda la estrategia de desarrollo de talento ejecutivo de la compañía para un crecimiento a largo plazo.
The J.M. Smucker Co는 John Brase를 2025년 4월 30일부로 사장 겸 최고운영책임자(COO)로 승진시켰습니다. 2020년부터 COO를 맡아온 Brase는 미국 소매 커피, 반려동물 사료, 달콤한 베이커리 스낵 등 주요 부문을 계속 관리하는 한편, 대외 활동 영역도 확대할 예정입니다.
30년 이상의 소비재 경험을 가진 Brase는 Smucker의 전략 실행과 포트폴리오 관리 강화를 위해 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 전환 사무국을 이끌며 상당한 비용 절감과 생산성 향상을 이뤄내어 순이익 성장과 사업 투자 지원에 기여했습니다.
CEO Mark Smucker에게 보고하는 Brase는 영업, 운영, 공급망 기능을 계속 관리할 것입니다. 이번 승진은 지난 5년간 사업 실적에 미친 긍정적 영향을 인정하는 동시에 장기 성장을 위한 회사의 경영진 인재 개발 전략을 지원합니다.
The J.M. Smucker Co a promu John Brase au poste de Président et Directeur des opérations, à compter du 30 avril 2025. Brase, qui occupe le poste de COO depuis 2020, continuera de superviser des segments clés tels que le café de détail aux États-Unis, les aliments pour animaux de compagnie et les snacks sucrés cuits au four, tout en élargissant son rôle dans les engagements externes.
Avec plus de trente ans d'expérience dans les biens de consommation, Brase a joué un rôle essentiel dans le renforcement de l'exécution stratégique et la gestion du portefeuille de Smucker. Sa direction du Bureau de Transformation a permis d'importantes économies et des gains de productivité, soutenant la croissance du résultat net tout en permettant des investissements commerciaux.
Relevant du PDG Mark Smucker, Brase continuera à gérer les fonctions Ventes, Opérations et Chaîne d'approvisionnement. Cette promotion reconnaît son impact positif sur la performance de l'entreprise au cours des cinq dernières années et soutient la stratégie de développement des talents exécutifs de la société pour une croissance à long terme.
The J.M. Smucker Co hat John Brase mit Wirkung zum 30. April 2025 zum Präsidenten und Chief Operating Officer befördert. Brase, der seit 2020 als COO tätig ist, wird weiterhin wichtige Segmente wie den US-Einzelhandelskaffee, Tiernahrung und süße Backwaren überwachen und gleichzeitig seine Rolle bei externen Engagements ausweiten.
Mit über drei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung im Konsumgüterbereich war Brase entscheidend für die Stärkung der strategischen Umsetzung und des Portfoliomanagements von Smucker. Seine Leitung des Transformationsbüros hat bedeutende Kosteneinsparungen und Produktivitätssteigerungen erzielt, die das Wachstum des Nettoergebnisses unterstützen und Investitionen ermöglichen.
Brase berichtet an CEO Mark Smucker und wird weiterhin die Bereiche Vertrieb, Betrieb und Lieferkette leiten. Die Beförderung würdigt seinen positiven Einfluss auf die Geschäftsentwicklung in den letzten fünf Jahren und unterstützt die Strategie des Unternehmens zur Entwicklung von Führungskräften für langfristiges Wachstum.
- Promotion of experienced COO John Brase to President and COO role indicates strong internal leadership development
- Brase's leadership has contributed to significant cost savings and productivity improvements through Transformation Office
- Over 30 years of consumer goods industry experience brings valuable expertise in brand management and operations
- Strategic focus on growth brands and simplification has maintained business momentum
- Cost savings have supported strong bottom-line performance while providing investment resources
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"This promotion acknowledges the breadth of John's responsibilities and the positive impact he's had on our business performance over the past five years. It also supports the ongoing development of our executive talent, as we continue to position the organization for long-term growth and success," said Mark Smucker.
Brase has served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer since 2020. He joined the Company with more than three decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, including significant work across brand management, business operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales.
Since joining the Company, Brase has been integral to sharpening the strategic and operational execution of the Company's organization and portfolio. His relentless focus on growth brands, simplification and passionate leadership have been central to the Company's business delivery and momentum. He also played a leading role in the introduction of the Company's Transformation Office, which has generated significant cost savings and productivity improvements that have supported strong bottom-line performance while providing resources to invest in the business.
"The Smucker portfolio is synonymous with everyday brands consumers' love, and I'm incredibly energized to take on these additional responsibilities and to continue to work closely with Mark and the entire team as we further advance our strategy and build on our key growth platforms," said Brase.
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