A senior legal executive with extensive experience in the corporate setting. In addition to a dedication to her discipline, Jeannette is committed to delivering essential mentorship and promoting diverse perspectives to further her team’s business-centric approach.
When Jeannette Knudsen, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, joined the Company she was only the second in-house lawyer. Today, she leads the continued evolution of the legal, compliance and regulatory functions at Smucker, which have grown along with the Company’s portfolio.
In her current role, Jeannette is deeply involved in developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the Company. This includes providing strategic counsel to support complex business transactions, leading implementation of governance programs to ensure compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange and overseeing the Company’s commitment to adhere to regulatory standards.
Before taking on her current role, Jeannette provided critical leadership as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining the Company, Jeannette was an Associate Attorney with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP where she practiced in corporate transactions, intellectual property, real estate and construction.
Jeannette provides leadership for several professional and philanthropic organizations in addition to her work at Smucker. This includes her roles on the Intellectual Property Advisory Council and Miller-Becker Center for Professional Responsibility for The University of Akron School of Law. She is also on the board for the Achievement Centers for Children, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential.
In addition to these efforts, Jeannette is engaged in numerous professional and civic organizations including the Ohio Bar Association, Akron Bar Foundation, GC50, the Women’s General Counsel Group and the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association Legal Committee, among others.
A graduate of The University of Akron, Jeannette holds a juris doctorate from the School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
What is Jeannette L. Knudsen's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Jeannette L. Knudsen is at least $1.03 million as of March 27th, 2024. Ms. Knudsen owns 8,946 shares of J. M. Smucker stock worth more than $1,030,400 as of April 25th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Ms. Knudsen may own. Additionally, Ms. Knudsen receives a salary of $1,430,000.00 as Insider at J. M. Smucker. Learn More about Jeannette L. Knudsen's net worth.
How old is Jeannette L. Knudsen?
Ms. Knudsen is currently 54 years old. There are 3 older executives and no younger executives at J. M. Smucker. The oldest executive at J. M. Smucker is Mr. John P. Brase, Chief Operating Officer, who is 56 years old. Learn More on Jeannette L. Knudsen's age.
What is Jeannette L. Knudsen's salary?
As the Insider of The J. M. Smucker Company, Ms. Knudsen earns $1,430,000.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Ms. Knudsen. The highest earning executive at J. M. Smucker is Mr. John P. Brase, Chief Operating Officer, who commands a salary of $2,050,000.00 per year. Learn More on Jeannette L. Knudsen's salary.
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Has Jeannette L. Knudsen been buying or selling shares of J. M. Smucker?
Jeannette L. Knudsen has not been actively trading shares of J. M. Smucker over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, Jeannette L. Knudsen sold 3,200 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.77, for a transaction totalling $399,264.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 8,946 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,116,192.42. Learn More on Jeannette L. Knudsen's trading history.
Who are J. M. Smucker's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of J. M. Smucker?
In the last year, J. M. Smucker insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 1,000 shares worth more than $125,050.00. In the last year, insiders at the sold shares 8 times. They sold a total of 57,174 shares worth more than $8,456,274.39. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 27th when insider Jeannette L Knudsen sold 3,200 shares worth more than $399,264.00. Insiders at J. M. Smucker own 3.5% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at J. M. Smucker. Information on this page was last updated on 3/27/2024.
