Hormel appoints company’s First Chief Technology Officer – Austin Daily Herald

Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the appointment of Donald Monk as chief technology officer, effective March 23.
In this newly created role, Monk will serve as the company’s senior-most technology leader, responsible for envisioning, aligning and delivering the enterprise technology, digital and data strategy that supports long-term growth.
“Don is an exceptional technology leader with a proven track record of transforming large, global organizations and building modern digital capabilities that unlock business growth,” said John Ghingo, president, Hormel Foods. “As we continue to prioritize the modernization of our technology and data platforms, Don’s experience and leadership will be critical in enhancing the capabilities that empower our business. We are thrilled to welcome him to Hormel Foods.”
Monk brings more than 35 years of global technology leadership to Hormel Foods, including more than three decades at General Mills, where he ultimately served as chief information officer.
He has deep expertise in shaping enterprise technology strategy, modernizing digital capabilities and enabling business growth through innovation.
He later joined Cargill, most recently serving as senior vice president of strategy, governance and transformation for the company’s digital technology and data organization.
In that role, he guided global strategy and transformation efforts across all aspects of the digital and data function, including people, process, analytics and AI, finance and technology governance.

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