Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is pleased to announce that Michael J. Smith, who currently serves as our Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as the company’s next President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2025. Mike succeeds Thomas P. Werner, who is stepping down and will transition into an advisory role through August 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. We thank Tom for his leadership, strategic vision and dedication to Lamb Weston and wish him the very best in his next chapter. Mike joined Lamb Weston in 2007 and has served in a variety of leadership roles across the business. Most recently, he has overseen our global end-to-end operations and has developed a deep understanding of all critical aspects of our business and commercial operations. We look forward to benefitting from his leadership, strategic thinking, operational knowledge and deep appreciation for our team members, customers and partners. To learn more about this announcement, you can read the release issued today: https://lnkd.in/gtrKQ9iw

We're excited to welcome Vicky McMillan to Lamb Weston as Vice President of Manufacturing! Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in global manufacturing and supply chain excellence. With a firm belief in the "Safety Always" approach, she'll focus on driving operational efficiency, talent development, and quality improvements across our multi-site operations. Please join us in welcoming Vicky to the team! #LambWeston #LeadershipExcellence #QualityFirst

We're excited to announce that Erin Gardiner has joined Lamb Weston as Vice President of Communications. With more than 25 years of experience, Erin will oversee communications globally, including internal and external communications, corporate reputation, and the Lamb Weston Foundation. Please join us in welcoming Erin to the team! #LambWeston #CorporateCommunications #PotatoPossibilities

Lamb Weston has officially opened a new production facility in Kruiningen, Netherlands! This state-of-the-art plant boosts our capacity by 195 million kilos (430 million pounds) to meet the growing global demand. Designed with sustainability in mind, it now supports 650 employees, including 120 new hires. We are proud to keep driving innovation and growth! #LambWeston #Sustainability #Innovation Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHuesavT

At Lamb Weston, celebrating Halloween with our team members and their families is a cherished tradition. Last week, our teams across the U.S. joined in the fun with Trunk-or-Treat events, costume contests, and office celebrations. #LambWeston #TeamTraditions #HalloweenFun

In support of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, team members across the organization participated in a "Pink Out" day on October 16th. It was inspiring to see our team come together to raise awareness for such an important cause! #LambWeston #PotatoPossibilities

We are excited to share that Lamb Weston acquired the remaining 10% of Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos, from its partner Sociedad Comercial del Plata, making us the sole shareholder. This strengthens our presence in Argentina and supports our commitment to growth in the region. #LambWeston #Argentina #FoodIndustry #Growth

We're thrilled to welcome Norman Prestage to Lamb Weston's Board of Directors! With an impressive career spanning decades at Ernst & Young, LLP, Mr. Prestage brings a wealth of experience, particularly in advising consumer goods and food service companies. He will also be serving on our Board's Audit and Finance Committee. We look forward to the valuable insights Norm will bring to Lamb Weston. #Leadership #LambWeston #BoardOfDirectors

Our Taber, Alberta plant recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant operational milestone. Team members enjoyed a meal together, participated in a brief program, and welcomed special guests. With a solid commitment to safety and quality, the Taber plant has twice been honored as Plant of the Year and received the Zero Waste Award. Here's to many more years of success and community engagement! #PotatoPossibilities #LambWeston #OperationalExcellence #Teamwork #MilestoneCelebration

Our Eagle, Idaho team recently celebrated the launch of our newest product, Lamb Weston® Bacon Cheese Stuffed Spudz™. This delicious offering combines three key ingredients—potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese! The product was an instant hit among our team members, and we’re excited to share it with our customers across North America. Learn more at : https://lnkd.in/gDUJEhTb