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Global flavour leader McCormick & Company, Incorporated has announced significant additions to its Board of Directors, appointing two heavyweights from the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector.

Effective 1 February 2026, Gavin Hattersley, the retired President and CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company, and Rick Dierker, the current President and CEO of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., will join the board. The moves are part of an ongoing board refreshment process designed to align governance skills with the company's strategic growth priorities.

Executive Profiles: CPG and Financial Depth

The appointments bring decades of high-level operational and financial expertise to McCormick’s governance structure.

Gavin Hattersley Hattersley joins with over 35 years of leadership experience. He most recently served as President and CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company for six years before retiring in October 2025.

• Track Record: Oversaw worldwide operations including finance, strategy, and supply chain.

• Previous Roles: President and CEO of MillerCoors; senior finance leadership at SABMiller and South African Breweries.

• Current Directorships: Serves on the boards of Zoetis Inc. and Make a Wish Wisconsin.

Rick Dierker Dierker brings active C-suite experience as the current President and CEO of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., a consumer products major generating $6.1 billion in annual revenue.

• Expertise: Corporate finance, operations, and strategic leadership.

• Previous Roles: Held multiple senior positions at Church & Dwight, including CFO and Head of Business Operations. Early career roles included financial management at Alpharma Inc. and Ingersoll-Rand Ltd.

Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President and CEO of McCormick, commented on the strategic value of the new appointees:

"We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Rick to McCormick's Board. Both bring deep experience in leading global consumer companies, strong financial acumen, and proven track records of driving growth and transformation. Their insights will be invaluable as McCormick continues to advance our global leadership in flavour and execute our long-term strategy."

Board Transition and Retirements

Coinciding with these appointments, McCormick announced the upcoming retirement of two long-serving directors. Tony Vernon and Maritza Montiel will not stand for re-election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders in April 2026.

Foley expressed gratitude for their tenure, noting that their "leadership and guidance have been instrumental in shaping our success."