Hyde Park, NY – Michael
McGrath, chief executive officer for Newman’s Own, Inc., delivered the commencement
address at the New York campus of
The Culinary Institute of America on February 10. Mr. McGrath oversees the
company’s food and beverage product line of more than 300 items and leads its
new product development and market expansion efforts.
Mr. McGrath joined Newman’s Own in 2013 after more than
three decades as an executive in the foodservice business, including serving as
CEO of both Weight Watchers Gourmet Food Company and Country Gourmet Foods. He
was a personal friend of the company’s founder, the late actor Paul Newman.
A long-time supporter of charitable causes, Mr. McGrath
serves on the Advisory Board of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Newman. In addition, the company is committed to
donating all its profits to charity through the Newman’s Own Foundation. Over
the years, the foundation has given more than $500 million to thousands of organizations
in 46 countries.
Mr. McGrath spoke to recipients of CIA associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. The
entire graduation ceremony can be seen online.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Michael McGrath (right), CEO of Newman’s Own, with CIA
President Tim Ryan during commencement exercises at The Culinary Institute of
America on February 10, 2017. Mr. McGrath delivered the keynote address to
associate degree recipients at the college’s New York campus. (Photo credit: CIA/Phil Mansfield)
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Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier
culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and
hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree
majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate
degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education
through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs
and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting
services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its
worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the
food business. The CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and
Singapore.
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