Lawrence E. Kurzius

Lawrence E. Kurzius has served as a member of the Elanco Board of Directors since September 2018.

Lawrence Kurzius serves as chairman, president and CEO of McCormick & Company. Throughout his tenure, he has served in several leadership positions, including chief operating officer, chief administrative officer, U.S. consumer foods’ president, and president of international business.

Kurzius joined McCormick through the acquisition of Zatarain’s, where he was president and CEO. He also served as a marketing executive with the Quaker Oats Company and Mars Inc.’s Uncle Ben’s Company.

Additionally, he holds positions on the board of directors for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, Greater Baltimore Committee and the National Sporting Library and Museum. Kurzius graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is currently a trustee of Jacksonville University.