Execs from Campbell, Smucker Join GS1 US Board of Governors

Campbell North America President Mark Alexander and Chris Resweber, SVP, corporate communications and public affairs for The J.M. Smucker Co., have been appointed to the GS1 US Board of Governors.

In their new roles, Alexander and Resweber will help guide the implementation of GS1 Standards across multiple industries to support improved supply chain efficiencies, regulatory requirements and evolving consumer needs.

Alexander will serve as chairman of the board, replacing W. Rodney McMullen, CEO of The Kroger Co.; Resweber replaces Mark Smucker, president, U.S. Retail Coffee, also of The J.M. Smucker Co.

“Mark and Chris have been strong advocates for GS1 Standards implementation to drive supply chain success in their own organizations," noted Bob Carpenter, president/CEO of GS1 US. "Their proven leadership and expertise will inspire greater innovation and collaboration to support GS1 Standards adoption and usage for cross-industry growth.”

The GS1 US Board of Governors includes executives from 20 leading organizations, including The Coca-Cola Co., Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Publix Super Markets, Wakefern Food Corp., Walmart U.S., and Wegmans Food Markets, among others.