What is McCormick's planned secondary stock exchange listing, and where will its headquarters be located after the merger with Unilever's Foods business?

McCormick plans a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange while retaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange; its global headquarters will remain in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and it will establish an international headquarters in the Netherlands, where Unilever operates R&D facilities.

How is the merged company structured operationally, and who will lead its key divisions?

The merged company will operate under four divisions: Americas Consumer (led by Andrew Foust), International Consumer (led by Heiko Schipper), Global Food Service (led by Nuria Hernandez), and Global Flavor (led by Suzanne Roy); McCormick CEO Brendan Foley and CFO Marcos Gabriel will retain their roles, and the divisions are organized to separate retail sales (herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces) from food service and industrial customers.

McCormick Plans Secondary London Listing After Unilever Foods Merger, Unveils Operating Structure

Jul 23, 2026

McCormick plans a secondary London listing following its $45 billion merger with Unilever's Foods business, closing mid-2027. The merged entity will operate across four divisions focusing on flavors, seasonings, and condiments for retail and food service sectors.

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