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Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the retirement of Deanna Brady, executive vice president, Retail, at the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 27.

During nearly three decades of distinguished service to Hormel, she successfully led teams across both the foodservice and retail lines of business and served as a key architect of the company’s results-driven, high-performing culture.

The company also announces the return of John Ghingo, who will join Hormel Foods on Sept. 2, and assume leadership of the Retail segment on Oct. 28.

“Deanna’s leadership, passion for change and unwavering commitment to both our business and community have left an indelible mark on Hormel Foods. She has guided numerous businesses to record growth and has managed multi-billion-dollar divisions,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. “While her business achievements are impressive, it is the culture that she has built that will continue to inspire us. Her impact will be felt long after she steps into this well-deserved next chapter,”

Ghingo is well known to Hormel Foods, having served as president of Applegate Farms, LLC from 2018 through 2022. He is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and has a proven track record of driving brand growth.

“I am delighted to welcome John back to Hormel Foods,” Snee said. “He is a dynamic leader known for building strong teams and strong brands. I am confident that John is the ideal person to drive continued focus, innovation and growth within the Retail segment, aligned with our strategic priorities. His deep expertise in the consumer packaged goods space, coupled with his understanding of our business, positions him perfectly for success.”