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Conagra Brands has named John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the board to 12 members as the company continues to prioritise innovation, operational efficiency and retail growth in its North American portfolio.
Mulligan, former chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Target Corp, brings experience in navigating complex retail operations, digital transformation, and financial oversight.
Satriano, ex-chairman and CEO of US Foods Holding Corp, adds expertise in foodservice, corporate transformation and supply chain optimisation.
Both executives also hold board positions at major public companies, including McDonald’s, CarMax and Metro Inc, reflecting deep governance experience.
“Conagra and its shareholders will benefit from their extensive leadership and corporate governance experience,” said Richard Lenny, chair of Conagra Brands. “John brings relevant expertise in navigating retail business challenges and driving strategy, while Pietro provides food industry experience with corporate transformation and supply chain excellence.”
For the packaged foods sector, these appointments signal Conagra’s commitment to leveraging board-level guidance to strengthen its portfolio of iconic and emerging brands, including Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Slim Jim and Angie's Boomchickapop, amid evolving consumer preferences and rising operational pressures.
Mulligan says the role comes at an “exciting time” as Conagra focuses on technology-driven innovation, while Satriano emphasised his interest in supporting operational transformation and strategic growth initiatives.
Conagra Brands, which reported nearly $12 billion in net sales for fiscal 2025, has increasingly invested in digital supply chain improvements, innovation pipelines and portfolio expansions to address competitive pressures from private-label products and shifting consumer demand for health-conscious and convenient foods.
The new appointments will provide the board with additional oversight in retail execution, supply chain resilience, and innovation strategy, all critical to Conagra’s efforts to maintain market share and accelerate growth in North America’s highly competitive packaged foods sector.
