Smithfield names new COO for its US operations
The company announced that this new position oversees and unifies all domestic business operations management, including its hog production, fresh pork, and packaged meats businesses.
Mr Organ will thus be responsible for strategic development, day-to-day operations, and continued improvement of the company’s U.S. businesses, ensuring Smithfield’s operations are optimized, efficient, and best-in-class.
Smithfield said Mr Organ has been with the company for eight years "and has exhibited the unique qualities necessary to execute these new responsibilities".
Gregg Schmidt will remain president, U.S. hog production, until his retirement at the end of 2019. Brady Stewart, formerly vice president and general manager of Kansas City Sausage Company and Pine Ridge Farms, which Smithfield acquired in 2017, will work with Mr. Schmidt for the next year and succeed him upon his retirement. Mr. Stewart has been promoted to executive vice president, U.S. hog production.
Smithfield has also created a chief commercial officer, packaged meats, position that has been filled by John Pauley, who has been with the company for 18 years and was previously executive vice president of retail sales, packaged meats. Mr. Pauley is responsible for commercial strategy and development, including responsibility for all domestic packaged meats sales channels and business development, as well as all domestic marketing activities, innovation, and product development. Mr. Pauley is regarded for his market knowledge and comprehensive grasp of the company’s commercial opportunities, making him the ideal leader to fill this new role.
Smithfield is also pleased to announce the promotion of Keira Lombardo to executive vice president of corporate affairs and compliance. Ms. Lombardo leads the company’s communications, government affairs, sustainability, and investor relations efforts, and oversees all of Smithfield’s compliance functions, including legal. Ms. Lombardo has been with Smithfield for more than 16 years and has a unique and multifaceted understanding of the business, industry, and the company’s broad array of stakeholders.
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