ORRVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The J. M. Smucker Company announced that Vincent C. Byrd, Vice Chairman, will be retiring on June 10, 2016, following 39 years with the Company. Mr. Byrd, who is also a member of the Company's Board of Directors, has served in a number of leadership roles during his career with the Company, most recently as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Byrd will continue to co-lead the integration and synergy efforts of the Big Heart Pet Brands acquisition, until his retirement.
"On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Vince Byrd for his 39 years of dedicated service to the Smucker Company," said Richard Smucker, Chief Executive Officer. "Vince is a highly respected leader, not only within the Company but throughout the CPG industry, particularly with the many customers and strategic partners with whom he has built and nurtured meaningful relationships. We truly appreciate all of Vince's valuable contributions, which have helped shape the Company we are today."
