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- Hormel Foods announced that Jeffrey Ettinger will return as interim CEO and John Ghingo will become president starting July 14, 2025.
- This leadership change follows CEO Jim Snee's retirement announced in January and comes amid the company tightening its annual profit forecast.
- Ettinger previously served as Hormel's CEO from 2005 to 2016 and currently chairs the Hormel Foundation, while Ghingo is the current EVP for Retail and will be the 11th president.
- Ghingo expressed deep gratitude for being chosen as Hormel Foods' 11th president, while Ettinger described his role as interim CEO as both a privilege and a meaningful experience.
- The board plans to hire a permanent CEO by October 2026, with Ettinger serving through then while the company continues transforming for long-term success.
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Hormel Foods names Jeff Ettinger interim CEO, John Ghingo as president
Hormel Foods said on Monday former CEO Jeffrey Ettinger will return to helm the Jennie-O turkey and Skippy peanut butter maker on an interim basis for 15 months starting July 14. Ettinger, 66, served as chief executive from 2005 to 2016 and will replace current Hormel CEO and president James Snee, 57, who announced his retirement in January. The management transition comes after the company last month tightened its annual profit forecast towards…
Hormel brings back Jeff Ettinger as interim CEO for retiring Jim Snee
Ettinger was chief executive at the Austin, Minn.-based food company from 2005-16. His second term will last through October 2026 and will partly focus on mentoring likely successor John Ghingo, Hormel’s current retail head who is becoming president.


Hormel Foods' former CEO Jeffrey Ettinger to return on interim basis
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