Hormel Foods Names Joe O’Connor Group VP, Enterprise Performance

Hormel Foods Corporation has appointed Joe O’Connor as group vice president, enterprise performance, effective October 26, 2026. In this new role, O'Connor will oversee efforts to enhance decision-making, planning processes, and long-term business performance across all business units and functions. With over two decades at Hormel Foods, O'Connor brings extensive experience from various leadership positions in sales, marketing, category management, and general management, most recently serving as vice president, emerging brands.