Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Prestage, who recently retired from Ernst & Young, LLP in June 2024, brings decades of expertise from his time as a partner at the global professional services firm. He will also serve on the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.
“Norm brings a wealth of experience to our Board,” said Tom Werner, President and CEO of Lamb Weston. “His extensive background advising consumer goods and foodservice companies will be invaluable as we focus on growing Lamb Weston and delivering value to our shareholders.”
Mr. Prestage joined Ernst & Young in 1987, where he served as the global client service partner for several large multinational companies in the consumer products, foodservice, retail, and risk management sectors. He was a member of the Ernst & Young Americas Global Accounts Partner Group and served on the firm’s Global Consumer Products Advisory Board. His leadership roles included Retail and Consumer Products Industry Leader for the Midwest, Managing Partner of the Arkansas office, and Southwest Area Partner Forum member. Mr. Prestage is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
“Norm Prestage is a strong addition to Lamb Weston’s Board,” said W.G. Jurgensen, Chairman of the Board. “His career advising top-tier global organizations will be an asset as Lamb Weston pursues its ambitious growth strategies.”
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 70 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.
