Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an experienced executive with a robust background in the food industry, currently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamb Weston since October 2016, where direct leadership spans Corporate Strategy, M&A, Marketing, R&D, and Innovation. Previously held positions at ConAgra Foods include Vice President and General Manager for Lamb Weston Retail Potatoes and Private Label, achieving six years of consecutive growth through strategic innovation and category management. Smith's earlier roles include leadership in marketing and brand management at The WhiteWave Foods Company and Dean Foods, contributing to significant brand transformations and product portfolios. Smith holds an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business and a BA in Marketing Communications from Brigham Young University.