Lamb Weston fries
Lamb Weston completed its separation from Conagra Brands on Nov. 9.

EAGLE, IDAHO — Robert McNutt has been appointed senior vice-president and chief financial officer of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., effective Jan. 16. John Gehring, interim c.f.o., will extend his role through the end of January to ensure a smooth transition.

Robert McNutt, Lamb Weston
Robert McNutt, new senior vice-president and c.f.o. of Lamb Weston

Mr. McNutt is currently the c.f.o. at Expera Specialty Solutions, L.L.C., a specialty paper company. Prior to Expera, he was c.f.o. at Greif, Inc. and Boise, Inc., and spent 22 years in roles of increasing responsibility at Boise Cascade.

“Robert’s experience leading finance for public companies will serve Lamb Weston well as we embark on our next chapter,” said Tom Werner, president and chief executive officer of Lamb Weston. “Robert has a wealth of relevant experience driving performance that I know will benefit Lamb Weston.”

Lamb Weston completed its separation from Conagra Brands on Nov. 9.