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McCormick appoints Hoots to board of directors
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Thursday, 28 May, 2026, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Maryland, USA
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated, announced that Cindy Hoots, former chief digital officer & CIO, AstraZeneca PLC, has been appointed to the board of directors effective June 1, 2026.
Hoots is a seasoned technology and business leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, technology strategy, and enterprise modernisation across global, multibillion-dollar organizations. She brings significant experience advising on and overseeing strategies related to business growth, risk management, organisational effectiveness, cybersecurity, AI, and other emerging technologies.
Hoots has broad experience across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, with a focus on driving consumer-led innovation. Prior to her role at AstraZeneca, Hoots was global vice president, technology at Unilever, and has held several IT and business leadership roles at BAT p.l.c., SABMiller, ITT Inc. and Mars Incorporated. Hoots is a member of the board of directors of Zoom Communications, Inc., advises startups, and serves on the Digital Advisory Council at BP. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from DeVry Institute of Technology.
Brendan M. Foley, chairman, president and CEO of McCormick, said, "We are pleased to welcome Cindy to McCormick's Board of Directors. Cindy's experience delivering technology strategies that drive growth and seamlessly connect employees, customers, and partners while supporting data-driven consumer innovation will bring important perspective to our Board as we continue to leverage technology to advance our business."
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