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McCormick announces changes as part of Unilever Foods merger

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Nuria Hernandez has been appointed president of McCormick's Global Food Service division.

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Hunt Valley-headquartered spices and foods manufacturer McCormick & Company has announced a new executive team and operating model as part of its $65-billion merger with Unilever Foods. The deal, which was announced in March, is expected to close in early 2027. McCormick manufacturers many of the spices, seasonings, and condiments beloved by consumers in Maryland and beyond, including Old Bay seasoning, Franks RedHot sauce, French's mustard, and other products. When the companies combine, Brendan Foley will remain chairman, president and chief executive officer of McCormick. Marcos Gabriel will remain executive vice president and chief financial officer of McCormick. McCormick will reorganize into four commercial divisions: Americas Consumer, International Consumer, Global Food Service, and Global Flavor. Executive vice presidents will serve as presidents of each division. They include Andrew Foust (Americas Consumer), Heiko Schipper (International Consumer), Nuria Hernandez (Global Food Service), and Suzanne Roy (Global Flavor). McCormick also announced other leaders: Tabata Gomez, EVP Chief Growth & Global Marketing Officer; Jennifer Han, EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer; Guy Peri, EVP, Chief Information & Digital Officer; Sarah Piper, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer; Jeff Schwartz, EVP, Chief Legal Officer; and Heike Steiling, EVP, Chief R&D Officer. "Our planned...

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What this signalsA newly promoted leader often gets the budget to change how the team works.

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Nuria Hernandezpresident of Global Food Service
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Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

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  • Nuria Hernandezpresident of Global Food Service · Named in the story

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Jul 24, 2026
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