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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: Anthony Sanzio (Media)
(856) 968-4390
Jennifer Driscoll (Analysts/Investors)
Jennifer Driscoll (Analysts/Investors)
(856) 342-6081
CAMPBELL ELECTS DENISE MORRISON PRESIDENT & CEO
Morrison To Become 12th CEO in Company’s 142-year History
CAMDEN, N.J., June 23, 2011—Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) announced today that the Board of
Directors has elected Denise Morrison, 57, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Aug.
1, 2011, the first day of Campbell’s next fiscal year. In October 2010, Morrison was named
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and elected a Director of the company in
anticipation of her appointment to the role of CEO at the beginning of fiscal 2012.
Morrison will succeed Douglas R. Conant, 60, who will step down as President and CEO on July
31, 2011, after more than a decade in that role. Conant also will step down from Campbell’s Board
of Directors at that time.
Paul R. Charron, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, “Denise is a superb leader with
strong operational skills, comprehensive knowledge of the business and the food industry, and
powerful insights into the opportunities for driving profitable growth across Campbell’s portfolio.
The Board is confident that the company will flourish under her direction. We are very pleased by
the success of this leadership transition, and look forward to the next exciting chapter in the
evolving story of an organization with a rich history and a vibrant future.”
Morrison has more than 35 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. She
began her career at Procter & Gamble in l975, and later held positions of increasing responsibility
at PepsiCo, Nestle USA, Kraft and Nabisco. After joining Campbell in April 2003 as Chief Customer
Officer, she was appointed President of
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Campbell USA in 2005, and President of North America Soup, Sauces and Beverages in 2007. In
her current role as Chief Operating Officer since October 2010, she has led all of Campbell’s
global businesses, including Campbell North America, Campbell International and Pepperidge Farm, as
well as corporate strategy, research and development and global marketing services. Morrison
previously served as a director of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Ballard Power Systems
Inc. She earned her B.S. degree in economics and psychology from Boston College.
“I’m honored and inspired by the appointment to lead this great company,” said Morrison. “At a
time of rapid change and significant challenge in the food industry, we have the people, the brands
and the opportunities to unlock the potential of our business and build shareholder value. In the
past nine months, I have had the privilege of working closely with our Board and our leadership
team to examine our business with fresh eyes and design a new strategic direction for the company.
We are immensely energized by our plan and by the skill, commitment and values of the Campbell
organization. Building on the strong business foundation and exceptional culture that are Doug
Conant’s distinguished legacies, we will drive a new era of growth at Campbell.”
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals,
including soup and sauces, baked snacks and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a
portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s” and “V8.”
Through its corporate social responsibility program, the company strives to make a positive impact
in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities in which it operates. Campbell is a
member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information,
visit www.campbellsoup.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect the company’s current
expectations and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated or
expressed in the forward-looking statements made by the company. Please refer to the company’s most
recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings for a further
discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The company disclaims any obligation to update the
forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
release.
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