Richard H. Lenny, Independent Lead Director; Director at Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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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