Hillshire Brands CEO, Sean Connolly On Creating An Ownership Culture In A Large Corporation

Connolly to Discuss Acquisitions, Innovations and More at EC Chicago CEO Breakfast

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May 29, 2014, 11:55 ET

CHICAGO, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Sean Connolly's leadership, Chicago-based packaged food company, Hillshire Brands, is becoming the most leading-edge meat-centric company in North America. Due to renewed focus on innovation and decisiveness, Connolly has elevated Hillshire's performance in the marketplace and boosted the Chicagoland business community.

On June 3, join Hillshire Brands President & CEO, Sean Connolly, as he shares how the company's split from Sara Lee – a 70-year-old massive conglomerate – in 2012, led to Hillshire Brands transformation into a lean enterprise with an entrepreneurial culture. Plus, hear what comes next for this $4 billion company as Connolly addresses their mammoth purchase of Pinnacle Foods and how they continuously deliver some of America's most iconic food brands.

In advance of the unveiling of The Hillshire Brands Company, Connolly joined Sara Lee in January 2012 as Chief Executive Officer of the North American Retail and Foodservice business. Prior to joining Sara Lee, Connolly served as President of Campbell North America, Campbell Soup Company's largest division, which accounted for approximately $4.6 billion in annual revenues. Before joining Campbell, Connolly served in numerous brand management roles at Procter & Gamble for a decade.

Program Details

Chicago CEO Breakfast, Tuesday, June 3
"Creating an Ownership Culture in a Large Corporation"
The Hilton Chicago – 720 S. Michigan Avenue; Chicago, IL 60605
Registration and Networking: 7:15 a.m.; Breakfast: 8:00-9:15 a.m.

For more information regarding this program or about The Executives' Club of Chicago please visit www.executivesclub.org.

About The Executives' Club of Chicago:
The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum. For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Through its Global Leaders, Women's Leadership, Chicago CEO Series and other programming, The Club brings together business, civic and academic leaders from all industries to discuss strategies that address challenges and opportunities affecting Chicago and the world. For more information on The Club, visit ExecutivesClub.org.

About Hillshire Brands:
The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) is a leader in branded, convenient foods. The company generated approximately $4 billion in annual sales in fiscal 2013, has more than 9,000 employees, and is based in Chicago. Hillshire Brands' portfolio includes iconic brands such as Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, State Fair, Sara Lee frozen bakery and Chef Pierre pies, as well as artisanal brands Aidells, Gallo Salame and Golden Island premium jerky. For more information on the company, please visit www.hillshirebrands.com.

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