May 14, 2012 at 9:01 AM EDT
McCormick appoints Michael Smith Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa
SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2012--
Michael R. Smith has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Vice
President Finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of McCormick
and Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC). Mr. Smith will have responsibility for
all finance activities for EMEA and will serve as a member of the EMEA
Board of Directors.
Michael R. Smith
Mr. Smith joined McCormick in 1991. Most recently he was Vice President
Treasury and Investor Relations. Previously, he served as Vice President
Finance and Administration of U.S. Consumer Products, Vice President
Finance for the U.S. Industrial Group, Director of Corporate Accounting,
Corporate Financial Planning Manager and Plant Controller for
McCormick’s Hunt Valley, Maryland Plant. Mr. Smith began his career in
public accounting at Coopers and Lybrand.
A native of Hanover, Pennsylvania, Mr. Smith earned a BBA degree in
Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He is a CPA and a member
of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With
more than $3.5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures,
markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other
flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food
manufacturers and foodservice businesses.
Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored
by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™.
To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.
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