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Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) has been named to the Special Recognition list as part of the 2009 Top Companies for Leaders in North America. Conducted by Hewitt Associates, a global consulting and outsourcing company, in partnership with The RBL Group, a strategic HR and leadership systems advisory firm, and Fortune, the Global Top Companies for Leaders is the most comprehensive study of organizational leadership in the world.
In North America, an expert panel of independent judges selected and ranked winners based on criteria including strength and depth of leadership practices, culture, examples of developing world class leaders, business performance and company reputation. A small number of companies began to emerge as companies to watch. These were organizations that distinguished themselves in
their progress, commitment and innovation in delivering on the leadership agenda.
In receiving this designation, Campbell has been recognized as a company that fosters leadership, has strong business performance and a reputation for valuing its employees. Since 2001, Campbell has embarked on a transformation journey and implemented plans to engage its workforce and revitalize its marketplace performance. The company’s improved leadership capabilities have been critical in Campbell’s progress to date. The company offers a variety of training and development programs to provide employees with opportunities to sharpen current skills and further prepare themselves for the next step in their careers, including a focused effort on developing leaders at all levels.
“Hewitt would like to congratulate Campbell as being named as a Company to Watch in the 2009 Top Companies for Leaders,” said Bob Gandossy, global practice leader for Hewitt’s Leadership Consulting practice. “We believe these companies go above and beyond to strengthen their leadership practices and focus on building leadership capability to overcome major organizational challenges. These efforts make a difference, and while Campbell may not qualify as a Top Company in every leadership category, they are clearly on the move and a company to watch.”
Nancy Reardon, Campbell’s Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer, said, “Our formula for success is based on winning in the workplace, winning in the marketplace and winning in the community. To realize these goals, we have created a strong leadership model based on value-driven, character-based behaviors. Each Campbell employee must demonstrate these leadership behaviors for us to achieve our mission of becoming the world’s most extraordinary food company by nourishing people’s lives everywhere, every day. We are proud to be recognized as a company to watch and look forward to improving the strength and depth of our leadership practices.”
About the Top Companies for Leaders Study
The Top Companies for Leaders study includes 537 organizations around the globe, with an average employee size of 31,443. Eighty-two percent of the participating companies had revenues of $100 million or more.
Nearly 42 percent have operations in all regions around the globe.
Hewitt, The RBL Group and Fortune utilized a three-step screening process to identify the finalist companies. This included assessing survey responses, conducting in-depth interviews and analyzing financial performance in relation to industry. Hewitt provided this information to a panel of independent judges in each region to select and rank a 2009 Top Companies for Leaders list in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America.
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s,” and “V8.” For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at www.campbellsoup.com :
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