The J.M. Smucker Company Makes More Executive Changes

The J.M. Smucker Company announces a series of key executive promotions following the recently announced executive leadership transitions designed to position the company for continued growth.

The Company's Board of Directors approved the following changes effective May 1, 2016:

• Jeannette L. Knudsen will assume the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Ms. Knudsen currently serves as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Knudsen has been with the Company for 13 years.
• David J. Lemmon will assume the role of President, Canada and International. Mr. Lemmon is currently Vice President and Managing Director, Canada and International. Mr. Lemmon has been with the Company for 21 years.
• Jill R. Penrose will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications. Ms. Penrose is currently Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications. Ms. Penrose has been with the Company for 11 years.
• Geoff E. Tanner will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Growth and Innovation. Mr. Tanner is currently Vice President, Growth and Innovation. Mr. Tanner has been with the Company since the 2015 acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands where he held leadership roles for 11 years with Big Heart and Del Monte Foods, Inc.

The above executive leadership team members will report directly to Mark Smucker, newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2016. Also reporting to Mr. Smucker at that date will be Mark Belgya, Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer; Steven Oakland, Vice Chair and President, U.S. Food and Beverage; Barry Dunaway, President, Pet Food and Pet Snacks; and Denny Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Logistics and Operations Support.