Under his leadership, Campbell's core condensed soup business grew sales and profit after years of decline, and the V8 Beverage business experienced significant, innovation-driven growth. Connolly joined Campbell in 2002 as vice president, Food Brands. Before joining Campbell, Connolly served in various marketing and brand management roles at Procter & Gamble for a decade. He earned his B.A. degree in economics from Vanderbilt University, and his M.B.A. degree in general management from the University of Texas at Austin. "The North American Meats business, with its leading brands and strong market position, has tremendous opportunities for growth as a pure-play company," said Connolly. "I look forward to working with an experienced and talented team to build this successful new company and create value for shareholders."