Hormel Foods Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed John Ghingo as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 26. As president, Ghingo advanced the company's strategic priorities and helped position Hormel Foods for its next phase of growth and modernization. "The board and I are confident John Ghingo is the right leader to guide Hormel Foods into its next chapter," says Bill Newlands, chairman of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors. "I am honored to lead Hormel Foods, a company with an extraordinary legacy, trusted brands and a clear purpose," Ghingo says. Afterward, he will continue serving on the Hormel Foods Board of Directors.