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ConAgra Foods announces Sean Connolly as new CEO

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OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods Inc.has announced Sean M. Connolly as its new chief executive officer. Connolly will replace Gary M. Rodkin, current CEO of ConAgra Foods, effective April 6.

Connolly, 49, was president and CEO of The Hillshire Brands Co. from the time of its formation as an independent company in 2012 to its sale to Tyson Foods in August 2014. Prior to his Hillshire Brands leadership, Connolly was chief executive officer for Sara Lee North American Retail and Foodservice, as well as president, Campbell Soup North America.

Prior to his roles at Hillshire, Sara Lee and Campbell’s. . .

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