Executive Team
John Brase is President and Chief Executive Officer of Conagra Brands. He joined the company in J...une 2026, bringing more than 35 years of consumer goods experience, with deep expertise in strategic portfolio management, brand building and driving operational excellence to deliver profitable growth. Prior to Conagra, John served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The J.M. Smucker Co., where he oversaw the company's U.S. retail, international and Away from Home businesses, as well as its sales, operations and supply chain functions. During his tenure at Smucker, he sharpened strategic and operational execution, drove growth in key brands and led significant productivity improvements. Prior to Smucker, John spent approximately 30 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), ultimately becoming Senior Vice President and General Manager of P&G's $6 billion North America Family Care business. During his P&G career, he drove profitable growth across major brands, consistently delivering market share leadership and margin expansion. John earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Missouri and his Master of Business Administration from Saint Louis University.
John Brase is President and Chief Executive Officer of Conagra Brands. He joined the company in June 2026, bringing more than 35 years of consumer goods experience, with deep expertise in strategic... portfolio management, brand building and driving operational excellence to deliver profitable growth. Prior to Conagra, John served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The J.M. Smucker Co., where he oversaw the company's U.S. retail, international and Away from Home businesses, as well as its sales, operations and supply chain functions. During his tenure at Smucker, he sharpened strategic and operational execution, drove growth in key brands and led significant productivity improvements. Prior to Smucker, John spent approximately 30 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), ultimately becoming Senior Vice President and General Manager of P&G's $6 billion North America Family Care business. During his P&G career, he drove profitable growth across major brands, consistently delivering market share leadership and margin expansion. John earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Missouri and his Master of Business Administration from Saint Louis University.
Carey Bartell is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Conagra Br...ands. In this role, Carey oversees all legal and governmental affairs activity for the company. Previously, Carey served as Vice President and Chief Counsel leading the company’s litigation efforts and compliance programs. She joined Conagra Brands in 2016. Prior to Conagra Brands, Carey worked for eight years at Hospira, Inc., a global pharmaceutical and medical device company, as senior counsel and then vice president, legal. In this role she oversaw the company’s litigation, labor, employment and immigration law, and advised senior management and the board of directors regarding diverse legal and business risks. Carey began her career in private practice at a Chicago law firm, first as an associate and then partner, where she practiced primarily in the areas of litigation and labor & employment law. Carey graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Law School, and received a Bachelor of Arts with high honors from Wesleyan University.
Carey Bartell is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Conagra Brands. In this role, Carey oversees all legal and governmental affairs activity for the company. Prev...iously, Carey served as Vice President and Chief Counsel leading the company’s litigation efforts and compliance programs. She joined Conagra Brands in 2016. Prior to Conagra Brands, Carey worked for eight years at Hospira, Inc., a global pharmaceutical and medical device company, as senior counsel and then vice president, legal. In this role she oversaw the company’s litigation, labor, employment and immigration law, and advised senior management and the board of directors regarding diverse legal and business risks. Carey began her career in private practice at a Chicago law firm, first as an associate and then partner, where she practiced primarily in the areas of litigation and labor & employment law. Carey graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Law School, and received a Bachelor of Arts with high honors from Wesleyan University.
Charisse Brock is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Conagra Brands. ...In this role, Charisse provides human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization — specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Before this role, Charisse served as Vice President of Human Resources for Conagra Brands, formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Consumer Foods segment in 2010. Charisse joined Conagra Brands in 2004 as Director of Human Resources supporting the Refrigerated Foods Group. During her tenure with ConAgra, Charisse has led the integration of two Consumer Foods businesses and provided HR leadership for significant business transformation and organizational change. Prior to Conagra Brands, she worked for 15 years at The Quaker Oats Company/PepsiCo in the Consumer Foods Division. This included strategic HR roles in supply chain, recruitment and marketing. She has led teams and counseled senior executives in highly complex, matrixed organizations to achieve business objectives. Charisse is a member of the HR & Policy Association and serves on the board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation. She holds an M.S. degree in organizational development from Loyola University, Chicago, and a B.A. in business management from DePaul University.
Charisse Brock is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Conagra Brands. In this role, Charisse provides human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and...strategic direction of the organization — specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Before this role, Charisse served as Vice President of Human Resources for Conagra Brands, formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Consumer Foods segment in 2010. Charisse joined Conagra Brands in 2004 as Director of Human Resources supporting the Refrigerated Foods Group. During her tenure with ConAgra, Charisse has led the integration of two Consumer Foods businesses and provided HR leadership for significant business transformation and organizational change. Prior to Conagra Brands, she worked for 15 years at The Quaker Oats Company/PepsiCo in the Consumer Foods Division. This included strategic HR roles in supply chain, recruitment and marketing. She has led teams and counseled senior executives in highly complex, matrixed organizations to achieve business objectives. Charisse is a member of the HR & Policy Association and serves on the board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation. She holds an M.S. degree in organizational development from Loyola University, Chicago, and a B.A. in business management from DePaul University.
Derek De La Mater is Executive Vice President and Chief Custo...mer Officer for Conagra Brands. In this role, he leads the company’s Customer Leadership Organization in serving its retail customers, driving sales growth in grocery chains, broadline distributors, membership clubs, dollar and drug stores, c-stores and non-traditional outlets. Derek joined Conagra Brands, previously ConAgra Foods, in 1993 and has held a variety of customer-facing, sales operations and business development leadership roles, including President of Customer Development, and Executive Vice President and President of Sales. Derek and Conagra Brands’ sales teams are dedicated to understanding the needs of retail customers and developing joint business plans that sustain shared value creation. Business plans are designed by leveraging Conagra Brands’ strength in consumer demand science, category leadership platforms, marketing services, e-commerce and collaborative product development with customers in all retail channels. Derek graduated from State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science in business administration.
Derek De La Mater is Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for Conagra Brands. In this role, he leads the company’s Customer Leadership Organizatio...n in serving its retail customers, driving sales growth in grocery chains, broadline distributors, membership clubs, dollar and drug stores, c-stores and non-traditional outlets. Derek joined Conagra Brands, previously ConAgra Foods, in 1993 and has held a variety of customer-facing, sales operations and business development leadership roles, including President of Customer Development, and Executive Vice President and President of Sales. Derek and Conagra Brands’ sales teams are dedicated to understanding the needs of retail customers and developing joint business plans that sustain shared value creation. Business plans are designed by leveraging Conagra Brands’ strength in consumer demand science, category leadership platforms, marketing services, e-commerce and collaborative product development with customers in all retail channels. Derek graduated from State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science in business administration.
Alexandre "Ale" Eboli
Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain & Transformation Office...r for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the Manufacturing, Procurement, Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety, Logistics & Transportation, and Warehousing organizations. Ale also oversees enterprise-wide transformation programs aimed at continuously improving Conagra’s business performance through process reengineering and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies. Ale joined Conagra Brands with 25 years of experience of global end-to-end supply chain leadership within the consumer packaged goods industry and has held a variety of roles in finance, planning, distribution, logistics and manufacturing. Prior to Conagra, Ale served as the Head of Supply Chain, North America for The Unilever Group, where he was responsible for overseeing manufacturing facilities and co-manufacturers producing personal care, food and ice cream products as well as the related planning, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, quality, manufacturing excellence and customer service functions. Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Engineering from São Paulo University. Ale serves on the board for Ardent Mills.
Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain & Transformation Officer for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing th...e Manufacturing, Procurement, Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety, Logistics & Transportation, and Warehousing organizations. Ale also oversees enterprise-wide transformation programs aimed at continuously improving Conagra’s business performance through process reengineering and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies. Ale joined Conagra Brands with 25 years of experience of global end-to-end supply chain leadership within the consumer packaged goods industry and has held a variety of roles in finance, planning, distribution, logistics and manufacturing. Prior to Conagra, Ale served as the Head of Supply Chain, North America for The Unilever Group, where he was responsible for overseeing manufacturing facilities and co-manufacturers producing personal care, food and ice cream products as well as the related planning, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, quality, manufacturing excellence and customer service functions. Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Engineering from São Paulo University. Ale serves on the board for Ardent Mills.
Jon Harris is Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Networking Officer for Cona...gra Brands. Jon oversees all aspects of Conagra’s engagement with its stakeholders to deliver a unified message internally and externally. This includes the strategic development and implementation of the company’s corporate and brand communications strategies, including social and digital media, influencer marketing, media relations and internal communications. Jon is also the chairman of the Conagra Brands Foundation and oversees the company’s corporate giving efforts. He joined Conagra Brands in 2015. Prior to joining Conagra Brands, Jon was Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President for Hillshire Brands where he oversaw all aspects of integrated communications. He has also served as Senior Vice President, Chief Global Communications Officer for Sara Lee Corporation, as well held roles in public relations at PepsiCo, Bally Corporation, Ketchum Public Relations and Medicus Public Relations. Jon is involved with multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Grammy Museum, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association. Jon earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Rutgers University and has served as an adjunct professor for PR & Marketing at the University of Chicago's Graham School.
Jon Harris is Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Networking Officer for Conagra Brands. Jon oversees all aspects of Conagra’s engagement with its stakeholders to deliver a unif...ied message internally and externally. This includes the strategic development and implementation of the company’s corporate and brand communications strategies, including social and digital media, influencer marketing, media relations and internal communications. Jon is also the chairman of the Conagra Brands Foundation and oversees the company’s corporate giving efforts. He joined Conagra Brands in 2015. Prior to joining Conagra Brands, Jon was Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President for Hillshire Brands where he oversaw all aspects of integrated communications. He has also served as Senior Vice President, Chief Global Communications Officer for Sara Lee Corporation, as well held roles in public relations at PepsiCo, Bally Corporation, Ketchum Public Relations and Medicus Public Relations. Jon is involved with multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Grammy Museum, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association. Jon earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Rutgers University and has served as an adjunct professor for PR & Marketing at the University of Chicago's Graham School.
David Marberger is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Conagra Brands. As CF...O, David oversees the company's finances and information technology in their entirety. He joined Conagra Brands, formerly known as ConAgra Foods, in August 2016. David brings more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience to Conagra Brands, including significant consumer packaged goods expertise. Prior to joining Conagra Brands, David served as Chief Financial Officer at Prestige Brands, a provider of over-the-counter health care products with a portfolio of over 80 brands. Prior to joining Prestige Brands, David served as Chief Financial Officer of Godiva Chocolatier for seven years, where he was responsible for the finance, accounting, audit, tax and IT functions, in addition to overseeing the company's worldwide strategic planning process. At Godiva, David was instrumental in spearheading efforts to establish the company as a stand-alone business under new ownership and in delivering significant improvements in overall performance. Prior to joining Godiva, David served as Chief Financial Officer at Tasty Baking Company (then NASDAQ listed) and spent 10 years at Campbell Soup Company, where he held finance roles with increasing responsibility. He began his career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. David holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a B.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.
David Marberger is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Conagra Brands. As CFO, David oversees the company's finances and information technology in their entirety. He joined Con...agra Brands, formerly known as ConAgra Foods, in August 2016. David brings more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience to Conagra Brands, including significant consumer packaged goods expertise. Prior to joining Conagra Brands, David served as Chief Financial Officer at Prestige Brands, a provider of over-the-counter health care products with a portfolio of over 80 brands. Prior to joining Prestige Brands, David served as Chief Financial Officer of Godiva Chocolatier for seven years, where he was responsible for the finance, accounting, audit, tax and IT functions, in addition to overseeing the company's worldwide strategic planning process. At Godiva, David was instrumental in spearheading efforts to establish the company as a stand-alone business under new ownership and in delivering significant improvements in overall performance. Prior to joining Godiva, David served as Chief Financial Officer at Tasty Baking Company (then NASDAQ listed) and spent 10 years at Campbell Soup Company, where he held finance roles with increasing responsibility. He began his career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. David holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a B.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.
Tom McGough is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Conagra Brands. In this r...ole, he has oversight of Conagra Brands' business segments, including Refrigerated & Frozen, Grocery & Snacks, Foodservice and International. Tom also has responsibility for Research & Development, and Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Since joining Conagra Brands, formerly ConAgra Foods, in 2007, Tom has served in various leadership roles, including President of Operating Segments for the company. As a 30-year veteran of the branded food business, Tom began his packaged foods career at H.J. Heinz in 1990. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Tom McGough is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Conagra Brands. In this role, he has oversight of Conagra Brands' business segments, including Refrigerated & Frozen, Gro...cery & Snacks, Foodservice and International. Tom also has responsibility for Research & Development, and Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Since joining Conagra Brands, formerly ConAgra Foods, in 2007, Tom has served in various leadership roles, including President of Operating Segments for the company. As a 30-year veteran of the branded food business, Tom began his packaged foods career at H.J. Heinz in 1990. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Noelle O'Mara is Executive Vice President and President, Refrigerated & Frozen at Conag...ra Brands. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to this role, where she leads product development, operations, marketing and growth across Conagra’s refrigerated and frozen food categories. Noelle joined Conagra Brands in 2024 as Executive Vice President and President, New Platforms and Acquisitions. Prior to joining Conagra, she served as Group President and Chief Marketing Officer at Tyson Foods, where she was responsible for the multi-billion-dollar Prepared Foods business. In that role, she drove record growth and elevated enterprise-wide innovation, insights and brand capabilities. She also advanced next-generation brand building, leading teams across innovation, insights, culinary, research and development, marketing communications and design. Earlier in her career, Noelle spent more than a decade at Kraft Foods, leading various brands and portfolios. Her contributions in brand building, marketing and innovation have earned her multiple industry awards. Noelle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business.
Noelle O'Mara is Executive Vice President and President, Refrigerated & Frozen at Conagra Brands. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to th...is role, where she leads product development, operations, marketing and growth across Conagra’s refrigerated and frozen food categories. Noelle joined Conagra Brands in 2024 as Executive Vice President and President, New Platforms and Acquisitions. Prior to joining Conagra, she served as Group President and Chief Marketing Officer at Tyson Foods, where she was responsible for the multi-billion-dollar Prepared Foods business. In that role, she drove record growth and elevated enterprise-wide innovation, insights and brand capabilities. She also advanced next-generation brand building, leading teams across innovation, insights, culinary, research and development, marketing communications and design. Earlier in her career, Noelle spent more than a decade at Kraft Foods, leading various brands and portfolios. Her contributions in brand building, marketing and innovation have earned her multiple industry awards. Noelle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business.
Burke Raine
Burke Raine is Executive Vice President and President, New Platforms, Acquisitions & Gr...owth Excellence. In this role, Burke leads new product platform development and acquisitions while driving growth excellence by leveraging advanced analytics, consumer insights and enhanced marketing capabilities to maximize impact. Burke joined Conagra Brands in 2018 and has held multiple leadership positions, most recently serving as President, Refrigerated & Frozen. Before joining Conagra, Burke was Chief Marketing Officer of Hostess Brands, creating innovation, insights and brand building capabilities to drive sustained double-digit growth. He also held senior marketing and brand leadership roles at Diamond Foods and PepsiCo's Frito Lay division. Burke holds an M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Burke Raine is Executive Vice President and President, New Platforms, Acquisitions & Growth Excellence. In this role, Burke leads new product platform development and acquisitions while d...riving growth excellence by leveraging advanced analytics, consumer insights and enhanced marketing capabilities to maximize impact. Burke joined Conagra Brands in 2018 and has held multiple leadership positions, most recently serving as President, Refrigerated & Frozen. Before joining Conagra, Burke was Chief Marketing Officer of Hostess Brands, creating innovation, insights and brand building capabilities to drive sustained double-digit growth. He also held senior marketing and brand leadership roles at Diamond Foods and PepsiCo's Frito Lay division. Burke holds an M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Tracy Schaefer is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Conagra Brands. In this...role, Tracy has enterprise responsibility for Global Business Services, Information Technology and Cyber Security, and leadership in Digital Transformation, leveraging digital capabilities such as artificial intelligence, robotics and augmented reality. Tracy joined Conagra in 2001 and has held a variety of leadership roles in finance, information technology and business services. Most recently, Tracy led global business services, including operations and ongoing transformation of Customer Order Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Consumer Affairs and Data Management. Tracy has led several technology implementations and launched Conagra’s first enterprise-wide Automation Center of Excellence. Tracy holds an accounting degree from Drake University. She serves on the executive board of the United Way of the Midlands as well as treasurer and executive member for the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation. She is a past executive board member of the Institute of Career Advancement (ICAN) and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Tracy Schaefer is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Conagra Brands. In this role, Tracy has enterprise responsibility for Global Business Services, Information Technology and ...Cyber Security, and leadership in Digital Transformation, leveraging digital capabilities such as artificial intelligence, robotics and augmented reality. Tracy joined Conagra in 2001 and has held a variety of leadership roles in finance, information technology and business services. Most recently, Tracy led global business services, including operations and ongoing transformation of Customer Order Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Consumer Affairs and Data Management. Tracy has led several technology implementations and launched Conagra’s first enterprise-wide Automation Center of Excellence. Tracy holds an accounting degree from Drake University. She serves on the executive board of the United Way of the Midlands as well as treasurer and executive member for the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation. She is a past executive board member of the Institute of Career Advancement (ICAN) and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.