William-Sonoma Exec Joins Del Monte Board

Del Monte Foods Company appoints William-Sonoma executive Sharon L. McCollam to its Board of Directors. McCollam has served as executive vice president, chief operating and chief financial officer of Williams-Sonoma Inc., a specialty retailer of home furnishings, since July 2006. "We are delighted to welcome Sharon to our Board of Directors," says Richard G. Wolford, chief executive officer and chairman of the Board. "We believe Sharon's participation as a board member will be very beneficial to Del Monte Foods. Her experience is complementary to our business; she contributes additional financial expertise, and as well, will provide important retail and consumer packaged goods perspective for our business." With the appointment of McCollam, the Del Monte Foods Board filled a vacancy on the Board, which now stands at nine directors.