McCormick appoints Valarie Sheppard to board of directors

Sheppard brings over 35 years of experience in finance and accounting following a stellar career with P&G

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavour, announced that Valarie Sheppard, retired Executive Vice President, Controller and Treasurer of the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has been appointed to the Board of Directors of McCormick effective June 1, 2024.

Sheppard brings over 35 years of experience in finance and accounting following a stellar career with P&G.  Her expertise includes capital deployment and asset management, business process reengineering, acquisitions and divestitures, external financial reporting and controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.  Before her retirement in 2021, Sheppard led P&G’s global finance, accounting, and treasury operations teams in over 65 countries.  She held various senior financial leadership positions within the company over her tenure, including finance and accounting roles in the Fabric Care, Home Care and Beauty businesses, as well as assignments in Europe and Asia.

Sheppard’s appointment is part of the board’s commitment to its continuous refreshment process, ensuring it has a relevant mix of skills and experiences that complement McCormick’s strategy and promote effective governance practices.