McCormick names Julie Giese as controller and principal accounting officer effective April 1
McCormick said its Vice President & Controller, Gregory P. Repas, will retire effective July 1, 2026, and will step down as principal accounting officer on April 1, 2026. Julie Giese, currently Vice President and Assistant Corporate Controller, will take over both roles on April 1, 2026, with a $400,000 base salary. The change is an orderly succession in the finance function and does not involve an executive officer role.
Key points
- Gregory P. Repas gave notice on March 12, 2026 of his intention to retire, effective July 1, 2026.
- Julie Giese, age 46, was appointed Vice President & Controller and principal accounting officer on March 16, 2026, effective April 1, 2026.
- Giese joined McCormick in August 2024 and previously was Director of Accounting for Pepco Holdings LLC from April 2016 through August 2024.
- Giese's annual base salary is $400,000; the positions are not executive officer roles.
The filing
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