JM Smucker axes COO role in leadership shake-up

JM Smucker is eliminating its COO role as part of a series of leadership changes at the US food-and-beverage group. The Hostess snacks and Folgers coffee owner said yesterday (10 February) COO John Brase, who has held this role since 2020, has "transitioned from the company". Meanwhile, chair and CEO Mark Smucker has reassumed the role of president. The changes will also see CFO Tucker Marshall expand his remit to executive vice president of JM Smucker's frozen handheld, spreads and sweet baked snacks ...