Adrienne Gifford

Adrienne Gifford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainable sourcing, corporate responsibility, and supply chain management. She currently serves as the Director of Sustainable Sourcing & Supplier Sustainability at McCormick & Company, a position she has held since January 2021.1

Career Highlights

Current Role at McCormick & Company: In her role at McCormick, Adrienne acts as a key liaison and strategic advisor for global categories. She drives value chain transformation initiatives by:

• Leading due diligence processes
• Leveraging agriculture and sustainability expertise
• Improving raw material quality
• Identifying opportunities for cost and risk reduction
• Integrating disruptive innovation
• Achieving vertical superiority and claimable differentiation1

Additionally, she leads the corporation's Scope 3 climate change program, which includes footprinting and target-setting for suppliers.1

Previous Experience: Before joining McCormick, Adrienne held several notable positions:

• Global Head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Olam Spices (2017-2020)
• Independent Consultant for ACDI/VOCA (2016-2017)
• Vice President and Senior Advisor at Initiative for Global Development (2014-2017)
• Senior Associate at Herren Associates (2009-2012)
• Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton (2002-2009)1

Expertise and Initiatives

Adrienne has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and agricultural development throughout her career. In 2019, she was involved in launching AtSource+, working with farmers, agricultural operations, and manufacturing teams.2 She has also been active in water stewardship initiatives in California, participating in cross-sector collaborations to increase water stewardship.3

Skills and Languages

Adrienne is proficient in French (limited working proficiency) and Spanish (professional working proficiency).1 Her diverse background in consulting, international development, and sustainability makes her well-equipped to handle complex global supply chain challenges and drive sustainable practices in the food industry.