Beard Appointed President of McCormick’s Asia/Pacific Operations

Paul Beard, most recently Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer for McCormick and Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) has been appointed President of McCormick’s Asia Pacific Zone, effective January 1, 2011.

Paul Beard, President - McCormick Asia Pacific Zone, McCormick & Company, Inc. (Photo: McCormick and Company, Incorporated)

Mr. Beard joined McCormick more than 28 years ago and spent most of his early career in the accounting and finance roles in McCormick’s U.S. retail business. He became Vice President – Finance for McCormick’s U.S. Industrial business in 1996 and was promoted to President of McCormick Canada in 1997. He was made Vice President and General Manager of the U.S. Industrial Business. In 2002, he became Vice President, Finance and Treasurer and was promoted to his most recent position five years later.

Mr. Beard obtained a B.S. degree at West Virginia University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland. He is an Emeritus member of McCormick’s Multiple Management Board system.

Commented Chairman, President and CEO Alan Wilson, "Paul’s contributions to the business have been invaluable and we look for him to lead in this important global region as we pursue our growth objectives.”

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (www.mccormickcorporation.com) is a global leader in flavor, with the manufacturing marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.

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