During 2005, we made organizational changes to respond to the growth of our businesses worldwide and the evolution of our customer base. Our new structure takes advantage of our regional capabilities while retaining coordination with our global customers. Named to lead the consumer and industrial businesses were (left to right) Chuck Langmead, Mark Timbie and Alan Wilson.

Executive Officers

Robert J. Lawless

Chairman of the Board,

President &

Chief Executive Officer

Paul C. Beard

Vice President -

Finance & Treasurer

Francis A. Contino

Executive Vice President -

Strategic Planning &

Chief Financial Officer

Kenneth A. Kelly, Jr.

Vice President & Controller

Lawrence E. Kurzius

President -

U.S. Consumer Foods

Charles T. Langmead

President -

U.S. Industrial Group

Robert W. Skelton

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel & Secretary

Mark T. Timbie

President - International

Karen D. Weatherholtz

Senior Vice President -

Human Relations

Alan D. Wilson

President -

North American Consumer

Foods and U.S. Supply Chain

Corporate Governance

McCormick's mission is to enhance shareholder value. McCormick employees conduct business under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer and the oversight and direction of the Board of Directors. Both management and the Board of Directors believe that the creation of long-term shareholder value requires us to conduct our business honestly and ethically and in accordance with applicable laws. We also believe that shareholder value is well served if the interests of our employees, customers, suppliers, consumers, and the communities in which we live, are appropriately addressed.

McCormick's success is grounded in its value system as evidenced by our core values.

We are open and honest in business dealings inside and outside McCormick. We are dependable and truthful and keep our promises.

Our employees and our Board of Directors are committed to growing our business in accordance with our governance structure, principles and code of ethics.

Our "key ingredient" is the people of McCormick…