EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today the appointment of
Peter J. Bensen to its Board of Directors, effective Dec. 20, 2017. Mr.
Bensen served as McDonald’s Corporation’s Chief Administrative Officer
from March 2015 until his retirement in September 2016 and prior to
that, as its Chief Financial Officer since January 2008.
“Pete is another strong addition to our outstanding Board,” said Tom
Werner, President and CEO, Lamb Weston. “His exceptional industry
knowledge and deep financial and global operational experience will be a
tremendous asset to our business.”
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Pete as a Director,”
said W.G. Jurgensen, Chairman. “Pete’s skills and perspective will
complement our Board’s capabilities as we grow Lamb Weston.”
Mr. Bensen retired from McDonald’s Corporation, a leading global
foodservice retailer, after a distinguished 20-year career. He most
recently served as McDonald’s Corporation’s Chief Administrative Officer
from March 2015 until September 2016. He also served as McDonald’s
Corporation’s Corporate Senior Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer from May 2014 through February 2015, and Corporate
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 2008
through April 2014. Prior to joining McDonald’s Corporation in 1996, Mr.
Bensen was a senior manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Bensen is a
Trustee of the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL and a Director of
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana.
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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