EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that Robert McNutt
has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer,
effective Jan. 16, 2017. McNutt will report to Tom Werner, president and
chief executive officer of Lamb Weston.
McNutt brings more than 30 years of finance leadership experience to
Lamb Weston. He currently is the chief financial officer at Expera
Specialty Solutions, LLC, a specialty paper company. Prior to that he
was the chief financial officer for Greif, Inc., a global industrial
packaging company. Before joining Greif, McNutt served as chief
financial officer at Boise, Inc., and spent 22 years in roles of
increasing responsibility at Boise Cascade.
“Robert’s experience leading finance for public companies will serve
Lamb Weston well as we embark on our next chapter,” said Tom Werner.
“Robert has a wealth of relevant experience driving performance that I
know will benefit Lamb Weston.”
“I look forward to joining the team at Lamb Weston during this exciting
time and working with Tom and his leadership team to deliver shareholder
value,” said McNutt.
John Gehring, interim chief financial officer, will extend his role
through the end of January to ensure a successful transition.
Lamb Weston completed its separation from Conagra Brands on Nov. 9, 2016.
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of
frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to
restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, Lamb
Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive
products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and
make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where
Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb
Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look
at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.
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