CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 26, 2009–Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Paul Charron to succeed Harvey Golub as Chairman of the Board, effective in August 2009, the beginning of the company’s next fiscal year.
Charron, 66, has been a director of Campbell since 2003. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc. from 1996 until his retirement in 2006, and held positions at Procter and Gamble and General Foods earlier in his career. Charron is currently a senior advisor at Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, and a managing partner of Fidus Investment Partners.
Golub, 69, joined the Campbell Board in 1996, and has served as Chairman since 2004. From 1993 to 2001, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express Company. Since 2006, he has been executive chairman of Ripplewood Holdings LLC, a private equity firm.
Commenting on Charron’s election, Golub said, “Paul Charron is an outstanding business leader who has made valuable contributions to our Board during the past six years. His strategic insight, international perspective and consumer focus are important assets for the Board, the company and the shareowners.”
Charron commented, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the Campbell Board, whose longstanding reputation for excellence in corporate governance is well deserved. It will be a privilege to succeed Harvey Golub, a superb Chairman, in this role. I look forward to working with Doug Conant and his talented management team.”
Douglas R. Conant, Campbell’s President and Chief Executive Officer, added, “Harvey Golub’s strong leadership and incisive strategic counsel during his tenure as our Chairman have been instrumental to our success in advancing Campbell’s mission to become the world’s most extraordinary food company. I am profoundly grateful for Harvey’s advice and partnership during the past five years. We are extremely fortunate to have Paul Charron, a wise advisor and skillful business leader, to succeed him. I look forward to working with Paul as Chairman as we continue to pursue this exciting journey.”
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s,” and “V8.” For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at www.campbellsoup.com.
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