American Outdoor Brands, Inc. announced that Luis G. Marconi has joined the company’s Board of Directors as an independent director. Most recently, he was group vice president of Grocery Products at Hormel Foods Corporation.
Barry M. Monheit, chairman of the board of American Outdoor Brands, said, “Luis’ experience and expertise are a tremendous fit with our strategic objectives, which include growing our diverse consumer outdoor brand portfolio both organically and through potential acquisitions. In addition, his experience in leading and growing consumer brands globally in international markets at both Hormel Foods Corporation and the Quaker Oats Company will allow him to make meaningful contributions toward our efforts to grow our business in both domestic and international markets.”
- Marconi began his career with The Quaker Oats Company, where he worked for nearly ten years as group product manager for the company’s Andean Region. He then joined Hormel Foods, where he built a 22-year career, initially as the sales and marketing manager of Latin America, and most recently as group vice president of the $3-plus billion Grocery Products division, the second largest of the company. He also led a Hormel Foods/Rica Rondo Joint Venture in Colombia in the late 1990s.
Marie Wadecki, Chair of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee, said, “We are pleased that our recent search has resulted in the appointment of Luis to our board. His experience and skill set demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our board composition can best address the evolving needs of our business.”
American Outdoor Brands is a provider of outdoor products and accessories, including hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, personal security, and defense products. The company’s brands include Caldwell, Wheeler, Tipton, Frankford Arsenal, Hooyman, BOG, MEAT!, Grilla Grills, Uncle Henry, Old Timer, Imperial, Crimson Trace, LaserLyte, Lockdown, ust, Bubba, and Schrade.
