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John has served as a director since May 2004 and was appointed Chairman of the Board in August 2007. John most recently served as president and chief executive officer of SABMiller plc (formerly Miller Brewing Company) from 2002 to 2003. From 1985 to 2002, John served in a variety of senior executive positions at Philip Morris Companies, Inc., including: chief executive officer of Miller Brewing Company from 1999 to 2002; president and chief executive officer of Kraft Foods International from 1996 to 1999; president and chief operating officer of Kraft Foods North America from 1994 to 1996; president and chief operating officer of Miller Brewing Company from 1993 to 1994; and president of Oscar Mayer Food Corporation from 1991 to 1993. From 1974 to 1985, he held positions of increasing responsibility at General Foods Corporation. John serves as a director of various privately-held companies and is a member of both our audit committee and our nominating and corporate governance committee. | 