About
Richard H. Lenny is ITW's Independent Lead Director and Non-Executive Chairman of Conagra Brands, Inc. He has been an ITW director since 2014, chairs the Compensation Committee, and serves on the Corporate Governance and Nominating and Executive Committees.
He served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company from 2001 through 2007 and earlier as President of Nabisco Biscuit Company and President of Pillsbury, North America.
Roles
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Independent Lead Director; Director · Current role
2014–present
The Hershey Company
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer · Manufacturer, distributor and marketer of candy, snacks and candy-related grocery products.
2001-2007
Information Resources, Inc.
Chairman · Privately held producer of market and shopper information.
2013-2018
Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC
Senior Advisor (after serving as an operating partner) · Private equity firm.
2014-2016
Nabisco Biscuit Company
President · Held prior to joining The Hershey Company.
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Pillsbury, North America
President · Held prior to joining The Hershey Company.
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McDonald's Corporation; Discover Financial Services
Director (former) · Previously served as a director of both.
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External Roles
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board; Chair of the Executive Committee; member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committees
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$210,000
All other compensation
$15,000
Also at Illinois Tool Works Inc.