Jill Pratt, most recently Business Director – Flavor Enhancers, has been appointed Vice President, Marketing for the U.S. Consumer Products Division (USCPD) of McCormick and Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC).

Jill Pratt, VP - Marketing, USCPD, McCormick & Company, Inc. (Photo: McCormick & Company, Incorporated)

Ms. Pratt fills the position previously held by Lori Robinson, who has been appointed Vice President Corporate Communications, Branding and Culinary Marketing. In her new position, Ms. Pratt is responsible for overseeing marketing related activities for all products including strategic planning, advertising and brand management activities.

Ms. Pratt will report to Ken Stickevers, President, U.S. Consumer Products Group. “Jill brings outstanding strategic and leadership skills to the position as well as a strong record of accomplishments. I look forward to working with her as we continue to build the McCormick family of flavor brands,” said Stickevers.

Ms. Pratt joined McCormick in 2008. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and earned an MBA from Harvard.

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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