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Thomas McGough

COO & Executive VP, Conagra Brands

Search every verified Thomas McGough interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an October 2020 interview with Yahoo Finance, Conagra Brands COO and Executive Vice President Thomas McGough was referenced in the context of the company's performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Sean Connolly, who was the primary speaker, stated that the company saw strength across its frozen, snacking, and staples businesses, attributing this to consumers moving more eating occasions into the home. Connolly said the company's innovation slate was its strongest yet, particularly in frozen and snacks, and that trial and repeat rates were high. He noted that while some out-of-stocks were occurring due to sustained elevated demand, the situation was less extreme than the panic stock-up seen in March and April. Connolly also mentioned that inflation had been running at about three percent and that the company would take "inflation-justified pricing" when commodity costs rose, adding that reduced promotional activity contributed to the appearance of price increases.

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  • C-Suite Conversations: Consumers Discover and Rediscover Conagra Brands

    IRI’s Growth Insights’ C-Suite Conversations feature industry leaders who share their boots-on-the-ground experiences and best practices to ensure our industry thrives. This episode features Tom McGough, executive vice president and co-chief operating officer for Conagra Brands. McGough talks with Andrew Appel, president and CEO of IRI, about how Conagra Brands’ focus on innovation and collaboration helped the CPG giant successfully navigate a turbulent 2020. They predict that many pandemic strategies, including adhering to fundamental principles, agility, a culture of connectedness and stron…

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