Orrville, Ohio, United States, February 2026 —The J.M. Smucker Co. has announced the election of Katie Williams as Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 9. In this role, she will lead the company’s marketing organization, overseeing brand strategy, innovation, consumer engagement, and growth initiatives across its diverse portfolio of trusted household brands.
Katie brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling leading consumer brands. Most recently, she served as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer at Haleon, a multinational consumer health company, where she was responsible for driving brand growth, strengthening consumer connections, and advancing integrated marketing strategies across the U.S. market.
Her appointment reflects The J.M. Smucker Co.’s continued commitment to brand leadership, consumer-centric innovation, and long-term growth across key categories including coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld foods, sweet baked goods, and pet food and snacks.
With deep expertise in brand transformation, marketing excellence, and portfolio strategy, Katie is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s market position and accelerating growth across its iconic brands.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is a leading North American food and pet food company offering a diverse portfolio of trusted brands including Folgers®, Dunkin’®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables®, Smucker’s®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone®, and Meow Mix®. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products, operating responsibly and ethically, and making a positive impact on society while driving sustainable business growth.
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