CAMDEN, N.J., Feb 19, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today named Terry Danahy as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas R. Conant and will oversee the company’s global human resources organization, which serves Campbell’s 25,000 employees. Danahy’s appointment is effective today.
Danahy, 53, joins Campbell from PepsiCo, where he served as Senior Vice President Human Resources, Tropicana Products. Danahy led Tropicana’s worldwide Human Resources function prior to and after PepsiCo acquired Tropicana in 1998.
“Terry has the right mix of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to help us win in the workplace, as well as in the marketplace, as we continue to execute our Transformation Plan,” Conant said. “I am confident in his ability to provide the leadership necessary to further improve our organizational excellence and vitality.”
Throughout the 1980s, Danahy worked at Black & Decker in roles of increasing responsibility in human resources, training, organizational development and benefits. In 1990, he joined US Airways, where he was Vice President of Human Resources. In 1995, Danahy joined Tropicana, PepsiCo’s global citrus juice business.
Danahy holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Canisius College and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
“I am delighted to join a company that has long been considered a corporate icon in terms of the strengths of its brands and the spirit of its people. I am eager to contribute to Campbell’s success and to being part of a corporate culture where people are truly valued,” Danahy said.
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high quality soup, sauces, beverage, biscuits, confectionery and prepared food products. The company owns a portfolio of more than 20 market-leading businesses each with more than $100 million in sales. They include “Campbell’s” soups worldwide, “Erasco” soups in Germany and “Liebig” soups in France, “Pepperidge Farm” cookies and crackers, “V8” vegetable juices, “V8 Splash” juice beverages, “Pace” Mexican sauces, “Prego” pasta sauces, “Franco-American” canned pastas and gravies, “Swanson” broths, “Homepride” sauces in the United Kingdom, “Arnott’s” biscuits in Australia and “Godiva” chocolates around the world. The company also owns dry soup and sauce businesses in Europe under the “Batchelors,” “Oxo,” “Lesieur,” “Royco,” “Liebig,” “Heisse Tasse,” “Bla Band” and “McDonnells” brands. The company is ably supported by approximately 25,000 employees worldwide. For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website on the Internet at www.campbellsoup.com.
CONTACT: Campbell Soup Company Michelle M. Davidson (Media) (856) 968-4390 or Leonard F. Griehs (Analysts) (856) 342-6428
