John Brase

John Brase

President and Chief Operating Officer at The J.M. Smucker Co.

The J.M. Smucker Co.

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Experience36+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Providing holistic operational leadership across diverse packaged goods categories requires a commitment to managing all aspects of the business with excellence - from delivering responsible procurement and manufacturing processes, to maintaining strong customer partnerships and ultimately ensuring that the customer is delighted. I am proud to tackle this in my current role as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the Company’s U.S. Pet Food & Pet Snacks, Coffee, Frozen Handheld and Spreads and Sweet Baked Snacks businesses, our International and Away From Home businesses and the Company’s Operations and Supply Chain functions.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2020–Present· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Apr 2020–Apr 2025
  • May 2017–Apr 2020· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Vice President/General Manager - North America Family Care
      May 2017–Apr 2020
  • Jun 1990–Apr 2016· 25 yrs 10 mos
    • Vice President - Family Care Upstream Innovation
      2015–Apr 2016
    • Marketing Director - Baby Care Division
      Aug 2010–2015
    • Marketing Director - North America Bath and Facial Tissue
      Aug 2005–Aug 2010
    • Brand Manager - Charmin Bath Tissue
      Oct 2003–Aug 2005
    • Manager, Brand
      Aug 2002–Oct 2003
    • Assistant Brand Manager
      Aug 2001–Aug 2002
    • External Ventures Associate Director
      Apr 2001–Aug 2001
    • Team Leader
      1999–Apr 2001
    • Sales Management
      Jun 1990–1999

Education

MBA

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

St. Louis University

BSBA

Marketing

University of Missouri-Columbia

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