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James Snee

Former President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Hormel Foods

Search every verified James Snee interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Snee, president and CEO of Hormel Foods, announced his retirement during the company's first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call on February 27, 2025, stating that a search for his successor was underway. He emphasized his personal commitment to achieving the company's fiscal 2025 goals. On the same call, Snee described the company's first quarter results as solid and said the company was on track to deliver on its 2025 expectations, citing progress on its "transformation and modernization" (TNM) initiative, which he characterized as a growth program rather than a cost-savings effort. He also noted the divestiture of a noncore sow farm operation, describing it as the company's last connection to vertically integrated pork and part of a strategy to reduce commodity exposure. On the May 29, 2025, second quarter earnings call, Snee reported that the company had delivered results in line with expectations and was "incredibly well positioned to deliver a strong second half." He stated that the company was responsibly narrowing its fiscal 2025 outlook, with expected net sales growth of 2 to 3% and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.58 to $1.68. Snee highlighted strong performance from the Planters snack nuts brand and the Spam brand, and said the company's TNM initiative remained on track. He noted that the company was navigating a backdrop of unfavorable turkey markets but expected most of the upside to be captured during the fresh season near Thanksgiving.

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