McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that Kasey Jenkins, Chief Growth Officer, will retire in early 2026. Over the balance of 2025, Ms. Jenkins will transition her responsibilities to several of the Company's senior leaders.
Ms. Jenkins began her 32-year career at McCormick in 1993 as a Financial Analyst in U.S. Consumer and progressed to roles with increasing leadership in Corporate Finance, Flavor Solutions, and Supply Chain Finance. In 2015, she became Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), North America, followed by Vice President, Investor Relations in 2017. Since 2022, Ms. Jenkins' responsibilities expanded beyond finance to include Corporate Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, and Corporate Development. She has been a Chief Growth Officer and a member of McCormick's Management Committee since 2023.
"Kasey has exemplified collaborative leadership, pairing strategic foresight with an understanding of operational execution. Her deep knowledge of the business and strong growth-oriented mindset will be greatly missed," said Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer for McCormick & Company. "I'd like to personally thank Kasey for her 32 years of dedicated leadership and wish her the best in her upcoming retirement."
Ms. Jenkins has had a meaningful and lasting influence on McCormick. She enhanced the capabilities of Global Finance, drove performance improvements through her partnership with the Global Supply Chain, and as CFO of North America, played an integral role in realigning the organization to a regional structure. She elevated our Investor Relations program and shaped compelling narratives during dynamic periods, contributing to an increase in shareholder value creation. Most recently, as Chief Growth Officer, Ms. Jenkins enhanced the Company's long-term strategies, focusing on advancing its leadership and differentiation.
Ms. Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Loyola University of Maryland and is a Certified Public Accountant. She is actively involved in the community and currently serves on the Board for the Ronald McDonald House in Maryland.
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