---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000063754-26-000212"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MKC"
cik: "0000063754"
company_name: "MCCORMICK & CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:39:07.354979+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Andrew Foust named Chief Integration Officer for Unilever foods deal; Patrick Davis Interim President Americas

## Summary
- Andrew Foust transitions from President Americas to Chief Integration Officer for McCormick's combination with Unilever PLC's foods business.
- Patrick Davis (President, North America Consumer Products since 2024) appointed Interim President Americas effective April 15, 2026.
- Foust remains an Executive Officer and Management Committee member; expected to return to President Americas post-integration.
- Appointments ensure dedicated leadership for integration while prioritizing base business continuity.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000063754-26-000212
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MKC
- cik: 0000063754
- company_name: MCCORMICK & CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000212/0000063754-26-000212-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63754/000006375426000212/mkc-20260415.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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