Melissa Napier

Senior Vice President, Corporation Controller & Principal Accounting Officer, Conagra Brands

Search every verified Melissa Napier interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Melissa Napier, Senior Vice President, Corporation Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at Conagra Brands, appeared on the Purdue University Daniels School of Business Executive Forum podcast on November 5, 2025, in her capacity as CFO of the Grocery & Snacks Segment. During the interview, she discussed how economic trends influence consumer behavior in the snack industry, noting a shift toward snacking and grazing rather than traditional meals. She said that companies must adapt product packaging sizes to meet convenience needs for occasions such as buying meat sticks, seeds, or popcorn in various bag sizes. Napier also offered career advice to students, emphasizing the importance of making a strong first impression at career fairs, preparing by reading company materials like the 10-K and press releases, and asking questions during informational interviews. She described her experience moving from a business-side role to a corporate controller position, stating that the exposure helped her better understand investor priorities such as margin improvement and growth strategies. She encouraged students to be curious, seek cross-functional experience, and have confidence that transferable skills will support career transitions.