What Happened?
Sparks, MD-based McCormick & Company has Promoted Jeffery D. Schwartz as General Counsel
About the Company
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health. The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust. Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 170 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees. McCormick is a team of approximately 14,000 employees located around the world—and we`re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you`re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.
About the Person
Jeffery Schwartz joined McCormick in 2008 and became Associate General Counsel in 2011. Prior to McCormick, he worked in private practice for the law firms of Jones Day and Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld where he gained valuable legal experience in Washington DC and Moscow, Russia. Mr. Schwartz earned his Bachelor`s degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and his law degree from American University`s Washington College of Law. Mr. Schwartz has been heavily involved in McCormick`s Mergers and Acquisitions work for the past six years with important roles in the Kamis S.A., Eastern Condiments Private Ltd., Koohinoor Foods Ltd. and Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. Ltd. acquisitions. He also serves as the Secretary for the Audit Committee and works closely with our Technical and Engineering teams on McCormick patents. Mr. Schwartz is an Emeritus member of the Global Multiple Management Board (MMB), McCormick`s acclaimed professional development program.
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