We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anju Rao to the role of Chief Science Officer. She officially joined McCormick and assumed the CSO role on June 24, 2024. In her role, she’ll lead the company’s Research & Development, Quality & Regulatory, and Science & Technology functions globally in service of our company’s operating plan and strategic priorities. Dr. Rao is a senior executive leader with strong scientific expertise and a PhD in Food Technology from Clemson University. Prior to McCormick, she served as an international senior leader in the food & beverage industry, leading Global Product, Quality, and Regulatory teams. Anju is also Chair of the Board of Advisors at the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety. Please join us in welcoming Anju and congratulating her on this appointment.
I am thrilled for you amd know your leadership will make a tremendous impact in this new role.
Kazim G.
3w
Welcome to McCormick Anju - looking forward to working with you 🙏
Congratulation McCormick & Company! You have brought in a fearless, passionate leader who sparks creativity with all of those around her! All the best to you Anju and my sincere thanks for being a positive influence in my career journey.
Wow, all the love in this chat for you Anju is simply amazing and heartwarming, but not at all surprising. Thank you for always bringing joy to the workplace. 💚
Tara Gee
3w
Congratulations Anju, it’s been a privalge to work with you and to know you. You have been my manager as well as my mentor your guidance has been invaluable and I will take with me in my career and my private life.
Suzanne Roy
3w
Welcome to McCormick. Look forward to working with you.
Many congratulations. Some tremendous opportunities to develop the PLP story and the “Grown for Good” own standard is a commitment that few companies have been courageous and progressive enough to make.
CEO Zones
3w
Congratulations on your promotion.
Congratulations Anju, McCormick is so fortunate to have you, go and knocked out of the park.
Senior Vice President, Starbucks
3wYou are incredibly lucky to have a leader of Anju's caliber. We miss her dearly at Starbucks already. Also, how cool is this job title?! Sounds like Star Trek!