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Denise Morrison is an American business executive who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Soup Company. Named the 21st Most Powerful Woman in Business by Fortune Magazine, Morrison was elected a Director of Campbell in October 2010. She is Campbell's 12th leader in the company's 140-year history.

Early life

Denise Morrison was born in Elberon, New Jersey, and is one of four sisters who have all enjoyed successful business careers. The "Sullivan Sisters" were featured in a 2007 Wall Street Journal article, "Raising Women to Be Leaders." Denise is the first-born; Maggie Wilderotter is chairman and CEO of Frontier Communications; Colleen Bastkowski was a regional vice president of sales at Expedia Corporate Travel; and Andrea Doelling, a champion horse jumper, was senior vice president of sales at AT&T Wireless. Their father, Dennis Sullivan, a Korean War veteran and AT&T executive, wanted to share everything he knew about business with his girls. He reportedly talked with them while they were still in grade school about setting profit-margin goals. Their mother, Connie Sullivan, taught them that ambition is a part of femininity. Campbell's fiscal year runs from August 1 to July 31.

Board service

Morrison is a former director of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and a former Director of Ballard Power Systems Inc. She is a founding member of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, an initiative composed of manufacturers and retailers designed to combat obesity in the marketplace, workplace, and in schools through communication and education. She is also on the non-profit board of Students in Free Enterprise.

Additionally, she serves on the board of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and is the chair of its Health and Wellness Committee. Morrison is also on the board of the Consumer Goods Forum.

She is the former chair of Catalyst's Advisory Board and former President of the N.J. Women's Forum, and has served on the Board of the Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger and Leadership California.

Morrison was also named the 21st Most Powerful Woman in Business by Fortune Magazine.

Morrison has been recognized with many other awards as well, including: Power 50, Supermarket News 2011; "Woman of Distinction" American Heart Association of New Jersey, 2010; One of the 50 Most Influential Irish Women, Irish Voice 2010; Trailblazer Award; "Top Woman in Grocery," Progressive Grocer magazine, 2008, 2009, and 2010; One of the Top 50 Women in Business in the State of N.J., NJBIZ magazine, 2008; One of the Top 50 Women to Watch, Wall Street Journal, 2007; "Aiming High Award" by Legal Momentum, 2007; and Garden State "Woman of the Year" for Corporations, Garden State Women magazine, 2007.

Personal and family

Morrison lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband, Tom, and has two grown daughters.

Denise Morrison worked as the Chief Compliance Officer at Securities America, Inc..
Ms. Morrison attended Samford University where she earned an undergraduate degree.

Stephen Roger Morrison is the founder of All3Media Ltd.
which was founded in 2003.
He was the Non-Executive Chairman from 2012 to 2014.
Currently, he is a Non-Executive Director at BBC Commercial Ltd.
since 2019.
Mr. Morrison's former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Granada Media Plc and Culver Digital Distribution, Inc., Deputy Chairman-Supervisory Board at MME MOVIEMENT AG, Managing Director at ITV Plc and London Weekend Television Ltd., Director at British Broadcasting Corp.
and North One Television Ltd., and Principal at Granada Plc from 2001 to 2009 and BBC Scotland.

Charles Robert Morrison is a businessperson who has been the head of 5 different companies and currently holds the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Wingstop, Inc. and Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. (a subsidiary of Wingstop, Inc.). He is also on the board of North Texas Food Bank. In the past Mr. Morrison was President & Chief Executive Officer of Rave Restaurant Group, Inc., President at Steak & Ale, Chief Financial Officer of Ponderosa Restaurants, President at The Tavern Restaurant, Vice President-Finance at FedEx Office & Print Services, Inc., Chief Financial Officer at S & A Restaurant Corp., Vice President-Finance at Kinko's, Inc., Principal at Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc., Director-Strategic Planning at Pizza Hut LLC and Director-Strategic Planning at Boston Market Corp. Mr. Morrison received an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University.

Don Morrison holds the position of Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President of Hexcel Corp. In his past career Mr. Morrison occupied the position of Director-Systems Development at Duxford Ltd. and Director-IT Europe & Field Services at Micro Focus Software, Inc. Mr. Morrison received an undergraduate degree from Oregon State University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Phoenix.

Robert S. Morrison is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies is on the board of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, The Museum of Science & Industry and Aon Foundation. In the past Mr. Morrison occupied the position of Lead Independent Director at Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for 3M Co., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Mondelez International, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at The Quaker Oats Co., Operational Partner at Z Capital Group LLC and Operational Partner at Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity). He received an undergraduate degree from College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

William Matthew Morrison (1875–1956) was the founder of the business which would, after his death, become the Morrisons supermarket chain.

Career
Brought up in Bradford, William Morrison started selling eggs and butter on a wholesale basis in 1899. Shortly afterwards he opened a stall in Bradford and then others in nearby towns. He opened his first proper stores in the 1920s - but still only in the Bradford area.

His son Ken Morrison took over as Chairman in 1956 following William's death.

Nigel Barclay Morrison currently works at Crown Melbourne Ltd., as Chairman, SkyCity Hamilton Ltd., as Director, Crown Resorts Ltd., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2021, SkyCity Investments Australia Ltd., as Director, Queenstown Casinos Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Australia Finance Pty Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Australia Pty Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Treasury Australia Pty Ltd., as Director, Delaware North Darwin Casino Pty Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Action Management Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Auckland Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Casino Management Ltd., as Director, Horizon Tourism New Zealand Ltd., as Director, SKYCITY Metro Ltd., as Director, Toptown Nominees Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Management Ltd., as Director, SkyCity Investments Queenstown Ltd., as Director, SKYCITY Investments Christchurch Ltd., as Director, SkyCity International Holdings Ltd., as Director, Planet Hollywood (Civic Centre) Ltd., as Director, Sky Tower Ltd., as Director, Otago Casinos Ltd., as Director, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, as Associate, and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia, as Associate.
Mr. Morrison also formerly worked at SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director from 2008 to 2016, Federal Group, as Chief Executive Officer, Roof Juice Australia Pty Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer, Sun International Ltd., as Director in 2016, SkyCity Auckland Holdings Ltd., as Director, Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd., as Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2008, Crown Resorts Ltd., as Chief Operating Officer, and EY Port Jackson Partners, as Corporate Finance Partner.
Mr. Morrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Melbourne.

Currently, Scott Charles Morrison holds the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Ball Corp. Mr. Morrison is also on the board of Sensient Technologies Corp., Rexam Ltd., National Association of Manufacturers and Jefferson Economic Council and Member of Treasury Management Association and Community Chairman-Denver Chapter at Kelley School of Business. In the past he held the position of Vice President for NBD Bank NA, First Vice President-Corporate Banking at First Chicago Bancorp, Managing Director-Corporate Banking at Bank One and Chairman of National Association of Corporate Treasurers. Mr. Morrison received an MBA from Wayne State University (Michigan) and an undergraduate degree from Indiana University.

Presently, Susan M. Morrison is Chief Administrative Officer & Executive VP at Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. She received an undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University.

Dale F.
Morrison is the founder of TriPointe Management Co. LP (founded in 2011).
He held the title of Founding Partner from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Morrison's former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Campbell Soup Co. (1994-2000), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Atlantic Business Services Ltd.
(2000-2001), President & Chief Executive Officer at McCain Foods Ltd.
(2004-2011), Chief Executive Officer at Pepperidge Farm, Inc. (1995-1997), Non-Executive Chairman at International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (2011-2023), Co-Chairman at Iron Age Corp., Non-Executive Chairman at Young's Seafood Ltd.
(2012-2019), Non-Executive Chairman-Center of Innovation at the University of North Dakota, Non-Executive Chairman at Youngs Seafood International Holdings Ltd.
(2012-2019), Non-Executive Chairman at The Center for Innovation (2015-2023), Chairman at Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp.
(2021-2023), Director at American Standard Cos., Inc. (2005-2007), Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (2011-2021), Director at Harvest Meat Co., Inc., Director at Simmons Bedding Company LLC, Director at Trane, Inc. (2005-2008), Director at Hale & Hearty Soups LLC, and Partner at Fenway Partners LLC (2002-2004).
Mr. Morrison's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota in 1971.

Anne Morrison is currently the Director at the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County.
She also holds the position of Secretary, Chief Adm.
Officer & General Counsel at Essex Property Trust, Inc. since 2013.
Additionally, she serves as Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Essex Portfolio LP.
In terms of education, Ms. Morrison has a graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and an undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo).

William Albert Morrison's current job is Chief Information Officer at Samsonite International SA. His former jobs include being Chief Information at Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, and VP-Information Technology & Software Development at Bradlees Stores, Inc. from 1998 to 2001.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Bridgewater State College in 1980.

Denise Rutherford is on the board of National Association of Manufacturers and Starbase Minnesota, Inc. and Senior Vice President-Corporate Affairs at 3M Co. In the past she occupied the position of Managing Director at Sumitomo 3M Ltd., Managing Director at 3M Belgium BVBA and Managing Director & VP-Greater China Area at 3M China Ltd. Denise Rutherford received a doctorate from Colorado State University and a graduate degree from Murray State University (Kentucky).

Denise R Mathews holds the position of Chief Administrative Officer & Vice President at Kinder Morgan, Inc. In her past career Ms. Mathews was Vice President-Human Resources at El Paso Interim Corp. She received an undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College.

Denise M. Menelly occupies the position of Executive VP, Head-Technology & Operations at CIT Group, Inc. Ms. Menelly is also on the board of National Center for Women & Information Technology. In her past career she was Chief Operating Officer-Corporate Banking at Bank of America Corp. and Head-Enterprise Shared Services at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (a subsidiary of Bank of America Corp.), Head-Technology and Operations at CIT Bank NA, Director-Operations & Treasury at Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas, Head-Operations for Citizens Bank, NA (Providence, Rhode Island) and Operations Director & Global Head-Treasury at Bankers Trust & Co. Ms. Menelly received an undergraduate degree from Manhattan College.

Denise M. Bohnert occupies the position of Chief Compliance Officer of Amedisys, Inc. In the past Ms. Bohnert was Vice President of Kindred Healthcare LLC. She received an undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and a graduate degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Ms. Denise A. Olsen is an Independent Director at First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at First Industrial LP and First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. Ms. Olsen was previously employed as a Vice President by Everen Securities, Inc. and a Manager-Senior Portfolio by JMB Realty Corp. She received her undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Currently, Denise M. Merle holds the position of Chief Administration Officer & Senior VP at Weyerhaeuser Co. She received an undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University and an MBA from Seattle University.

Ms. Denise M.
Clark is an Independent Director at AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and an Independent Director at United Natural Foods, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., United Natural Foods, Inc., American Muti-Cinema, Inc. and Best Friends Animal Society.
Ms. Clark was previously employed as an Independent Director by Six Flags Entertainment Corp., an Independent Director by Caesars Entertainment Corp., a Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President by The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., a Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President by Hasbro, Inc., a Chief Information Officer by Fisher Price Brands, a Chief Technology Officer by Mattel, Inc., a Manager-Information Technology by Apple, Inc., a Trustee by National Aids Fund, and a Director-Information Technology by Warner Music Group Corp.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from San Jose State University.

Denise Persau Tait is currently the President-Starwood Infrastructure Finance at Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and is also a Member at National Charity League, Inc. Previously, she worked at GE Energy Financial Services Inc as a Managing Director from 2012 to 2018.
She completed her undergraduate degree at Kogod School of Business.

Denise Russell Fleming is the founder of TechPact.
She currently holds positions as Director at Parker-Hannifin Corp., Chief Information Officer & EVP-Technology at Becton, Dickinson & Co., Member at Executive Leadership Council, Inc., and Executive Member at Information Technology Senior Management Forum.
Her former positions include VP-Business Technology & Application Solutions at BAE Systems, Inc. and Chief Information Officer & VP-IT at Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
Ms. Fleming received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.

Ms. Denise Nelsen is a Chief Executive Officer at Smashburger Franchising LLC, a Senior Vice President-US Operations at Starbucks Corp.
and a Chief Executive Officer at Smashburger Master LLC.

Véronique Denise Lebey Weill is a French businessperson who has been at the head of 13 different companies and presently occupies the position of Chairman-Supervisory Board for GIE AXA, Chairman of Association Orchestre à L’école and Chairman for CNP Assurances SA. She is also on the board of 11 other companies. She previously was Member-Supervisory Board at Gie Axa Group Solutions, Chief Executive Officer of Axa Global Asset Management, Group Chief Operating Officer for AXA SA Chairman of AXA Assicurazioni SpA, Chairman for AXA Banque SA, Chairman of AXA Technology Services, Chairman at AXA Aurora Vida SA de Seguros y Reaseguros, Chairman for AXA Seguros Generales SA de Seguros y Reaseguros, Chairman of AXA Vida SA de Seguros y Reaseguros and Chairman at AXA Global Direct SA (which are all subsidiaries of AXA SA), General Manager for Publicis Groupe SA, Member-Scientific Board at Axa Research Fund and Chairman for BBVA Seguros SA de Seguros y Reaseguros. She received an undergraduate degree from Sciences Po and an undergraduate degree from Sorbonne Université.

Stan Morrison worked as a Senior Vice President & Director-Sales Department at Security Bank of California.

Fiona Morrison is currently the Managing Director at BVBA J.
Thienpont.
Previously, she worked as the Director of Corporate Communications at Paterno Imports Ltd.
She completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Exeter.

Mr. Eric Morrison is Treasurer & Director at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. and Senior Vice President & Area Executive at NewBridge Bank.
He is on the Board of Directors at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Inc.

Kenneth H.
Morrison is currently the President of Strategic Storage Property Management II LLC and Strategic Storage Property Management LLC.
He previously worked as the Principal at Safeway, Inc., Senior Vice President & Division Manager at Public Storage, President-Property Management at SmartStop Self Storage, Inc., and Senior Vice President-Property Management at SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

Thomas B.
Morrison has a current job as Vice President at USA Spares, Inc.

Mr. Jeffrey A.
Morrison was previously employed as a Senior Client Advisor by Kistler-Tiffany Cos.
LLC.
He also served on the board at Melmark, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a graduate degree from The American College of Financial Services.

Brandon Garrott Morrison is currently a Trustee at The Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
Previously, he worked as a Director at Memphis Zoo, Inc.

Melissa Morrison is a certified public accountant who is currently a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
She has previously worked as a Sales Finance Controller at Cisco Systems, Inc., a Principal at DynCorp, a Chief Financial & Accounting Officer at Gladstone Capital Corp., a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer at Gladstone Investment Corp., and a Principal at Ericsson Group.
Ms. Morrison received her undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary in 1995.

Bill Morrison is currently the Director & Chairman-Community Impact Council at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association, The Sedona Conference, Texas State Bar Association, and Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Previously, he worked as a Partner at Haynes & Boone LLP.
He received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1995 and his graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1998.

Bart Morrison was the founder of Hickory Ground Solutions LLC, which was founded in 2008, where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer.
He also worked as the Director-Acquisition Workforce Policy at the US Department of Defense and as a Professor at the Defense Acquisition University.

Dan Morrison worked as a Director at Endocan Corp..
Mr. Morrison attended The University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate degree.

Marcy Morrison currently works as a Trustee at Memorial Hospital of Colorado Springs.

Matthew S.
Morrison is currently the Secretary & General Counsel at FiberVisions Corp.
and a Member of the State Bar of Georgia.
He previously worked as Senior Division Counsel at Georgia-Pacific LLC, Senior Commercial Counsel at Arch Chemicals, Inc., Senior Commercial Counsel at FiberVisions Corp., Head-Investor Relations at International Finance Corp., Principal at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, and Principal at Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy.
Morrison received his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his graduate degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

David John Morrison is the founder of Prospect Investment Management Ltd.
established in 1998.
He is currently the Chairman of CPP Group Plc, Record Plc, Maris Ltd., The Ditchley Foundation, eConsult Health Ltd., and Singula Decisions Ltd.
He is also a Non-Executive Director of UK Specialist Hospitals Ltd.
and a Senior Partner of Palladian Investment Partners LLP.
He was also the Executive Chairman of Snoozebox Holdings Plc from 2013 to 2016 and the Non-Executive Chairman of Be Heard Group Ltd.
from 2018 to 2020.
Additionally, he was a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Record Plc from 2016 to 2018 and a Non-Executive Director of PayPoint Plc from 1999 to 2017.
Mr. Morrison holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford and Eton College.

James E.
Morrison is the founder of Real Mona Football Club.
He currently holds director positions at National Water Commission, Supreme Ventures Financial Services Ltd., CHASE Fund, and Sports Development Foundation.
He previously held director positions at PanJam Investment Ltd., First Jamaica Investments Ltd., Supreme Ventures Ltd., Access Financial Services Ltd., and Sugar Industry Authority.
Morrison received his undergraduate degree from City University of New York and his graduate degree from the University of The West Indies Mona.

Alexander G.
Morrison currently works at Energy Fuels, Inc., as Independent Director from 2019 and Gold Standard Ventures Corp., as Independent Director from 2017.
Mr. Morrison also formerly worked at Detour Gold Corp., as Chairman in 2018, Taseko Mines Ltd., as Lead Independent Non-Executive Director from 2011 to 2020, Dakota Territory Resource Corp., as Director, Gold Resource Corp., as Independent Director, Pershing Gold Corp., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2018, Dakota Gold Corp., as Independent Director in 2022, Homestake Mining Company of California, as Vice President & Controller, Newmont Corp., as VP-Operations Services & Information Technology from 2002 to 2007, Phelps Dodge Corp., as Assistant Controller, Stillwater Mining Co., as Controller, NovaGold Resources, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Franco-Nevada Corp., as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President from 2007 to 2010, and Barrick Mining Co. (Australia) Ltd., as Vice President & Controller.
Mr. Morrison received his undergraduate degree from Trinity Western University.

Charlie Morrison is currently a Director at Intrallect Ltd.
and Leading Software Ltd.
He previously worked as a Principal at International Business Machines Corp.

Jon Morrison worked as an Executive Director at CIBC World Markets, Inc. from 2014 to 2020.
Prior to that, he worked as a Director at CIBC World Markets Plc in 2012 and as a Research Associate at Acumen Capital Finance Partners Ltd.
in 2008-2009.
He also worked as a Research Analyst at CIBC World Markets, Inc. Mr. Morrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Lethbridge in 2007.

Scott Morrison currently works at CVS (UK) Ltd., as Secretary, Director & Group General Counsel and CVS Group Plc, as Secretary from 2023.
Mr. Morrison also formerly worked at Kwik-Fit (GB) Ltd., as Legal Director, Craegmoor Ltd., as Legal Director from 2006 to 2011, and RAC Motoring Services Ltd., as Secretary & General Counsel.

Vic Morrison is currently the Executive VP-Corporate Development at Right.
On Brands, Inc. He previously worked as the Vice President-Marketing at McCormick Distilling Co., Inc.

Gregory Morrison has held positions as President & CEO at Imagine Group Holdings Ltd.
and Director at Teekay Offshore GP LLC.

Tom Morrison is Vice President of Media Sales for Simmons Market Research Bureau, Inc. He was appointed a Vice President and a Director for Target Market Sales for Simmons Market Research Bureau in May, 2002.
Prior to joining Simmons Market Research Bureau, he was an Executive Vice President and a Partner of New Business Development for Handshake Marketing, Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing for Gems Television and Vice President of Network Advertising Sales for Telemundo Broadcasting.
Previously, he was National Sales Manager for WFLD-TV Chicago (Fox Television) and Advertising Account Executive for Whittle Communication and Esquire Magazine.
Mr. Morrison has 15 years of business experience in the US Hispanic media industry.

Dean N.
Morrison worked as a Director of Investor Relations at Canetic Resources Trust from 2006 to 2008, and later at Vermilion Energy, Inc. as a Director of Investor Relations.
He also worked as a Director of Investor Relations at Parkland Corp.
in 2018.
Prior to that, he was the Treasurer and Director at the Canadian Investor Relations Institute.
He started his career as a Manager of Corporate Affairs at Terra Energy Corp.
Mr. Morrison received an undergraduate degree from The Haskayne School of Business.