Conagra Brands appoints John Mulligan, Pietro Satriano to its board of directors
The appointments increase the size of Conagra’s board to 12 members; a move the company says will strengthen governance and bring additional operational and financial expertise to the packaged foods group.
USA – Conagra Brands, Inc., the Chicago-based consumer packaged goods giant behind brands like Birds Eye, Healthy Choice, and Marie Callender’s, has appointed retail veterans John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its Board of Directors, strengthening governance amid strategic shifts in the US food sector.
Effective immediately as of February 19, 2026, these additions bring deep expertise in retail operations, supply chain resilience, and C-suite leadership to support Conagra’s focus on portfolio optimization, innovation, and shareholder returns in a competitive market.
John Mulligan, former chief operating officer (COO) of Target Corporation (2011 to 2023), brings over 35 years of experience scaling omnichannel retail, overseeing 1,900 stores, e-commerce, and supply chain transformations that boosted digital sales by 300% during the pandemic.
Mr. Mulligan also served as a director of McDonald’s corporation, a multi-national fast-service restaurant chain, for ten years ending in 2025, serving as chair of its public policy & strategy committee and chair of its audit & finance committee.
Mulligan’s board roles at Polaris Inc. and his service on Conagra’s Audit Committee will enhance oversight of operational efficiency and consumer trends, such as convenience meals.
John Mulligan said, “It is an exciting time to join Conagra Brands as it focuses on leveraging technology to drive its business and innovation agenda. I look forward to working with the board and management to pursue Conagra’s strategy.”
Pietro Satriano is the former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of US Foods Holding Corp., a leading foodservice company, where he started as chief merchandising officer.
He has served in various leadership positions at Loblaw Companies, a leading food retailer, and LoyaltyOne Canada, a provider of marketing services primarily to retailers.
He currently serves on the board of directors of CarMax, Inc., a specialty retailer of automobiles, and Metro, Inc., a Canadian grocery and pharmacy retailer.
He is also a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and an executive advisor for JMPS Advisory LLC, a business consulting and advisory firm.
Pietro Satriano said, “I am honored to join the board and play a part in Conagra’s success. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members and the management team as Conagra continues to focus on innovation and operational transformation.”
Conagra’s board expansion reflects a broader trend among consumer packaged goods companies to diversify board skill sets in response to evolving market dynamics.
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