# Mark Smucker

> Mark Timothy Smucker is the fifth-generation family leader of The J.M. Smucker Co., serving as chief executive officer, president and chair of the board. A geology graduate and former science teacher who worked in advertising in Argentina, he joined the company in 1997 and became CEO in 2016. His leadership combines portfolio changes across coffee, snacking and pet products with an emphasis on workplace culture. Outside work he produces and mixes house music as Mind.E.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer, President and Chair of the Board at The J.M. Smucker Co.
- **Organizations:** The J.M. Smucker Co., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Consumer Brands Association, National Association of Manufacturers, Ohio Business Roundtable
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Geology; minor in English, College of William & Mary, Master of International Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management
- **Known for:** Fifth-generation Smucker family member to lead the company., Led coffee and consumer-food divisions before becoming CEO., Oversaw the period in which Uncrustables reached $1 billion in annual net sales in fiscal 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Graduated from William & Mary; subsequently taught science in Alabama for two years.
- **1996** — Earned a Master of International Management; worked at Leo Burnett in Argentina before joining Smucker.
- **1997** — Joined J.M. Smucker as manager of business development in South America.
- **2000** — Moved to São Paulo to manage the Brazilian business.
- **2001** — Became vice president and general manager, International.
- **2004** — Became vice president and managing director, Canada.
- **2008** — Became president, Special Markets.
- **2009** — Joined the company board.
- **2011** — Became president, U.S. Retail Coffee.
- **2015** — Became president and president, Consumer and Natural Foods.
- **2016** — Became president and CEO on May 1, succeeding uncle Richard Smucker.
- **2022** — Added board chair responsibilities effective August 17.
- **2023** — Company completed its Hostess Brands acquisition on November 7.
- **2026** — Became chair of the Consumer Brands Association and vice chair of the National Association of Manufacturers; Uncrustables reached $1 billion in annual net sales in fiscal 2026.

## Achievements

- Fifth-generation Smucker family member to lead the company.
- Led coffee and consumer-food divisions before becoming CEO.
- Oversaw the period in which Uncrustables reached $1 billion in annual net sales in fiscal 2026.
- Elected to leadership roles at two national industry associations in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — On August 26, Smucker reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter net sales of $2.2193 billion, up 5%, and raised full-year guidance. Adjusted EPS included an $0.84 benefit from tariff refunds.
- **2026-06** — Fiscal 2026 results showed company net sales of $9.0509 billion and $961.7 million in combined goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges; Uncrustables reached $1 billion in annual net sales.
- **2026-05** — Appeared on How Leaders Lead with David Novak, discussing brand identity and leadership.
- **2026-01** — Began as chair of the Consumer Brands Association; NAM announced his election as vice chair on January 15.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jmsmucker.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-smucker-286265183
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/smuckers
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj.mind.e/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/smuckers

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Last updated: 2026-10-21