The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces Change to U.S. Retail Pet Foods and Sweet Baked Snacks Leadership, and Supply Chain and Manufacturing Oversight

Core Viewpoint - The J.M. Smucker Co. is restructuring its leadership to enhance growth in the U.S. Retail Pet Foods and Sweet Baked Snacks segments, with Judd Freitag appointed to lead these areas, effective March 7, 2025 [1][2]. Leadership Changes - Judd Freitag has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager for Pet and Sweet Baked Snacks, reflecting the company's commitment to the Hostess® brand and its pet business [2]. - Freitag has a strong background in Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Brand Marketing, and has played a key role in the turnaround of the U.S. Retail Pet Foods business [2]. - Dan O'Leary, the current Senior Vice President and General Manager for Sweet Baked Snacks and Pet, will exit the company on March 7, 2025 [4]. Supply Chain and Manufacturing Structure - The company is decoupling its supply chain and manufacturing organizations to improve oversight and execution [3]. - Bryan Hutson will take on expanded responsibilities for supply chain activities as Senior Vice President, Information Services and Supply Chain [3]. - Randy Day will continue to oversee manufacturing as Senior Vice President, Operations [3].