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John Ghingo is president and chief executive officer of Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ Foods, a global branded food company with a portfolio of iconic and trusted brands, including PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, COLUMBUS^®, WHOLLY^® and HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®.

As the 11th president and chief executive officer of the company, Ghingo oversees its global portfolio, operations and strategic priorities, focusing on strengthening iconic brands, advancing innovation and creating long-term value for consumers, customers, foodservice operators, shareholders and communities.

Ghingo brings more than 25 years of experience in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, including time as a chief executive officer, with a track record of driving growth, building brands and leading business transformation. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions across some of the industry’s most recognized companies and brands, with expertise in brand management, innovation, commercial strategy, consumer marketing and general management.

Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Mondelēz International, The WhiteWave Foods Company, and Applegate, a Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ Foods subsidiary. In 2024, he was named executive vice president of Retail at Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ Foods. He became president in 2025 and chief executive officer in 2026.

His experience leading businesses both within and outside Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ Foods gives him a valuable combination of external perspective and a deep understanding of the company’s brands, culture and values.

Ghingo serves as a national board member for After School All Stars and chair of the advisory board for the New York University Stern School of Business Center for Sustainable Business. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration degree from the New York University Stern School of Business.