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McCormick Realigns Communication Organization

^{Published on 2011-01-07 11:15:49 - Market Wire}
 

SPARKS, Md.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--In an effort to strengthen global communication efforts, McCormick and Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) recently announced a series of organizational changes.

"These new assignments will strengthen our efforts to share the exciting story of McCormick with a wide range of audiences. Their efforts help drive our objective to grow our business globally."

Lori Robinson has been appointed Vice President a" Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding and Culinary Marketing. This new global communications function has been created to strategically align McCormicka™s consumer and corporate messages to key audiences. Ms. Robinson is also responsible for the U.S. Consumer Products Division (USCPD) digital strategy. Most recently Ms. Robinson was Vice President of Marketing for McCormicka™s USCPD. She joined McCormick in 2001 and held a series of marketing positions with McCormicka™s USCPD. Most recently she led the companya™s efforts in social media and online advertising, The Health and Wellness Antioxidant Campaign as well as launches for Recipe Inspirations® and Perfect Pinch®.

A graduate of Brown University, Ms. Robinson received an MBA from the University of Michigan.

In a related move, former Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Relations John McCormick has assumed a new position as Vice President Government Relations and Community Affairs. Mr. McCormick will be McCormicka™s primary community representative and contact to the legislation both in Annapolis and Washington. Mr. McCormick has been with the company for more than 41 years primarily serving in sales positions, both domestically and internationally.

Mr. McCormick is a graduate of the University of Richmond and received an MBA from American University. He is an emeritus member of McCormicka™s Multiple Management Board system.

In announcing these appointments, Chairman, President and CEO Alan Wilson said, aThese new assignments will strengthen our efforts to share the exciting story of McCormick with a wide range of audiences. Their efforts help drive our objective to grow our business globally.a

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated ([ www.mccormickcorporation.com ]) is a global leader in flavor, with the manufacturing marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.

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