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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">ORRVILLE, Ohio</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">July 20, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. today announced the election of Douglas Guilherme to the role of Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain, effective July 29, reporting to Rob Ferguson, Chief Product Supply Officer &#x7C; Executive Vice President, Coffee, Pet, and Away From Home.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In this role, Guilherme will help advance the Company&#39;s commitment to operational and supply chain excellence across the enterprise.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;We are excited to welcome Douglas to the Company and look forward to the business impact his leadership and expertise will have across our operations and supply chains,&#34; said Ferguson. &#34;Douglas brings a strong track record of delivering results and driving transformation while fostering high-performing teams and a culture of continuous improvement. I am confident he will be an outstanding steward of our commitments to quality, productivity and supporting our dedicated employees.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Guilherme brings more than 30 years of global supply chain and operations leadership experience spanning the consumer goods, food, and chemicals industries. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain at The Hershey Company.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">At The Hershey Company, Guilherme led manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, planning, logistics, digital supply chain transformation, and network strategy. He previously held leadership positions at Procter &amp; <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Gamble</span> and served as Global Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About The J.M. Smucker Co.</b>  </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Folgers</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Dunkin&#39;</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Café</i> <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Bustelo</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Jif</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">,</i> <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Uncrustables</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Smucker&#39;s</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Hostess</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, Milk-Bone</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">,</i> and <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Meow Mix</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i>. Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.  </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced above, except for <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Dunkin&#39;</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i>, which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Dunkin&#39;</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i> brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, and in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Dunkin&#39;</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#xAE;</sup></i> restaurants.  </p>
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The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces the Election of Douglas Guilherme to Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain

Smucker appoints Douglas Guilherme as Senior VP of Operations and Supply Chain

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    <p>J.M. Smucker announced Douglas Guilherme as Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain, effective July 29. Guilherme brings 30+ years of global supply chain leadership, including roles at Hershey, Procter &amp; Gamble, and Ecolab. The hire underscores a focus on operational excellence and could lift productivity and network efficiency over the next several quarters.</p>
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    <ul><li>Smucker names Douglas Guilherme as SVP, Operations and Supply Chain, effective July 29.</li><li>Guilherme has 30+ years in global supply chain leadership, including Hershey.</li><li>He will report to Rob Ferguson to drive enterprise-wide supply chain excellence.</li><li>The hire signals a push for productivity and continuous improvement at Smucker.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM)</strong>: Announces leadership appointment; potential impact on operating efficiency and execution.</li><li><strong>The Hershey Company (HSY)</strong>: Former employer of Guilherme; signals potential cross-pollination of supply chain practices.</li><li><strong>Procter &amp; Gamble (PG)</strong>: Past leadership experience of Guilherme; implies broad consumer-goods supply chain insight.</li><li><strong>Ecolab (ECL)</strong>: Previous senior role in global supply chain; adds depth to Smucker&#039;s leadership network.</li><li><strong>Dunkin (DNKN)</strong>: Brand/licensing context referenced; Smucker’s portfolio knowledge may influence sourcing/ops synergy.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. Leadership change at Smucker signals potential execution improvements in operations and supply chain, a key driver of margins and cost discipline for consumer staples.</p>
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    <ul><li>Senior operations hire signals potential near-term efficiency gains.</li><li>New leadership could accelerate supply chain transformation and cost discipline.</li><li>Impact on margins depends on execution and network optimization cadence.</li><li>No immediate earnings impact; potential throughput improvements in 2026–2027.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Appointment effective July 29, 2026.</li><li>Douglas Guilherme has 30+ years of global supply chain leadership.</li><li>Most recently Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain at The Hershey Company.</li><li>Past leadership roles at Procter &amp; Gamble and Ecolab.</li><li>Reports to Rob Ferguson, Chief Product Supply Officer | EVP, Coffee, Pet, and Away From Home.</li></ul>
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    <p>Neutral to bullish over six to twelve months as supply chain improvements lift margins.</p>
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    <p>ORRVILLE, Ohio, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) today announced the election of Douglas Guilherme to the role of Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain, effective July 29, reporting to Rob Ferguson, Chief Product Supply Officer | Executive Vice President, Coffee, Pet, and Away From Home. This appointment reinforces Smucker's commitment to operational and supply chain excellence across the enterprise.</p>
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      <li><strong>Role:</strong> Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain</li>
      <li><strong>Effective date:</strong> <strong>July 29</strong></li>
      <li><strong>Reports to:</strong> Rob Ferguson, Chief Product Supply Officer | Executive Vice President, Coffee, Pet, and Away From Home</li>
      <li><strong>Location context:</strong> Orrville, Ohio (as noted in the release)</li>
      <li><strong>Stock symbol reference:</strong> The company is publicly traded under the ticker <strong>SJM</strong></li>
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    <h2>Leadership impact and role scope</h2>
    <p><em>This appointment supports Smucker's focus on operational and supply chain excellence across the enterprise.</em></p>
    <p>In this role, Guilherme will help advance the Company's commitment to operational and supply chain excellence across the enterprise.</p>
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    <h2>Executive background: Guilherme's experience</h2>
    <p>Guilherme brings more than <strong>30 years</strong> of global supply chain and operations leadership experience spanning the consumer goods, food, and chemicals industries. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain at The Hershey Company.</p>
    <p>At The Hershey Company, Guilherme led manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, planning, logistics, digital supply chain transformation, and network strategy. He previously held leadership positions at Procter & Gamble and served as Global Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions.</p>
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    <h2>About The J.M. Smucker Co. — overview</h2>
    <p>At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including Folgers, Dunkin', Café Bustelo, Jif, Uncrustables, Smucker's, Hostess, Milk-Bone, and Meow Mix. Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.</p>
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    <p>The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced above, except for Dunkin', which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin' brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, and in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin' restaurants.</p>
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    <p>Source: The J.M. Smucker Co. / PRNewswire. For more information, view the original press release on PR Newswire.</p>
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J.M. Smucker announced Douglas Guilherme as Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain, effective July 29. Guilherme brings 30+ years of global supply chain leadership, including roles at Hershey, Procter & Gamble, and Ecolab. The hire underscores a focus on operational excellence and could lift productivity and network efficiency over the next several quarters.

The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces the Election of Douglas Guilherme to Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain

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