# Brendan Foley

> Brendan M. Foley is chairman, president and CEO of McCormick & Company. After advertising, General Mills and fifteen years at Heinz, he joined McCormick in 2014, became CEO in September 2023 and chairman in January 2025. He is leading preparations for its proposed combination with Unilever Foods.

- **Role:** Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at McCormick & Company
- **Organizations:** McCormick & Company, Fortune Brands Innovations, Business Roundtable, Consumer Brands Association, Consumer Goods Forum, Greater Baltimore Committee, Maryland Food Bank (former board chair), YMCA of Sewickley Valley (former board member), H.J. Heinz (former employer), General Mills (former employer), Ketchum Advertising (former employer)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Miami University, Ohio
- **Known for:** Became the eleventh CEO in McCormick’s history., Led acquisition integration and Americas realignment before becoming CEO, according to McCormick’s 2023 appointment announcement., Advanced from U.S. consumer leadership to worldwide business-unit and supply-chain responsibility.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Graduated from Miami University.
- **2008–2012** — President, U.S. Food Service, H.J. Heinz.
- **2012–2013** — President, U.S. Consumer Products, H.J. Heinz.
- **2013–2014** — President, North American Zone, H.J. Heinz.
- **2014–2015** — President, U.S. Consumer Foods Division, McCormick.
- **2015–2016** — President, North America, McCormick.
- **2016–2017** — President, Global Consumer and North America, McCormick.
- **2017–2020** — President, Global Consumer and Americas, McCormick.
- **2020–2022** — President, Global Consumer, Americas & Asia, McCormick.
- **2022-06** — Became McCormick president and chief operating officer.
- **2023-09** — Became McCormick president and chief executive officer.
- **2025-01** — Added the chairmanship of McCormick.
- **2025-07** — Joined the Fortune Brands Innovations board.
- **2026-03** — McCormick announced its proposed combination with Unilever Foods; Foley was designated to lead the combined business upon closing.

## Achievements

- Became the eleventh CEO in McCormick’s history.
- Led acquisition integration and Americas realignment before becoming CEO, according to McCormick’s 2023 appointment announcement.
- Advanced from U.S. consumer leadership to worldwide business-unit and supply-chain responsibility.
- Previously chaired the Maryland Food Bank board.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — McCormick reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook on October 1 and reported progress on planning for the proposed Unilever Foods combination, including a future leadership team and operating model.
- **2026-07** — Discussed flavor trends, sourcing and AI-assisted flavor development in a July 1 Perfumer & Flavorist Q&A.
- **2026-03** — Proposed Unilever Foods combination announced, with closing expected by mid-2027 subject to approvals and other conditions.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mccormickcorporation.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-foley-0187b06

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