Conagra Brands appoints Carey Bartell to executive VP, general counsel and corporate secretary
Source Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Carey Bartell to executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 6, 2022.
"For more than six years, Carey has been a valuable Conagra leader who has served as vice president and chief counsel leading the company's litigation efforts and compliance programs," Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands, said in the announcement. "Her more than 20 years of experience combined with her passion and business expertise make her the right leader for this critical role."
Prior to Conagra, Bartell began her career at Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd., where she was promoted from associate to partner, and continued with the firm through its merger with Reed Smith LLP. She then went on to work for Hospira, an American global pharmaceutical and medical device company, where she was promoted from senior counsel to vice president, legal. In this role, Bartell oversaw the company's litigation, labor, employment and immigration law, and she advised senior management and the board of directors regarding diverse legal and business risks.
Bartell attended the University of Chicago Law School and graduated with honors. She received her Bachelor of Arts with high honors from Wesleyan University.
