JM Smucker Eliminates COO Role, Recasts Senior Leadership

Feb. 10, 2026, 2:20 PM UTC

JM Smucker said it eliminated the COO role and promoted several senior executives, with CEO Mark Smucker adding the president title as the company seeks to drive growth, profitability and execution.

  • COO John Brase exited as role was eliminated, effective Feb. 9
  • CEO Mark Smucker adds president role, becoming CEO, president and chair of the board
  • CFO Tucker Marshall and Rob Ferguson take expanded EVP roles overseeing key businesses and operations
  • Jill Penrose promoted to chief people and administrative officer and chief of staff
  • Company expects to maintain fiscal 2026 full-year outlook

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