World Aerosols examines what John Brase's arrival at the helm of Conagra Brands means for two of North America's most iconic pressurised food dispensing brands. One of the world's largest owners of pressurised food dispensing brands has a new chief executive. John Brase took over as president and chief executive of Conagra Brands on 1 June this year, succeeding Sean Connolly, who stepped down after more than a decade at the head of the Chicago-headquartered company. The transition marks a significant moment for a business whose portfolio includes PAM cooking spray and Reddi-wip, two of the most widely recognised aerosol and pressurised dispensing brands in the North American grocery market. Brase brings more than 35 years of consumer goods experience, with deep expertise in strategic portfolio management, brand building and driving operational excellence. He most recently served as president and chief operating officer of The J.M. Smucker Company, where he oversaw US retail, international and away-from-home businesses as well as...
Leadership change at Conagra as new chief executive takes the helm
