Jon Harris

Jon Harris

Executive Vice President, Chief Communications and Networking Officer, Conagra Brands; Center for Public Relations Board Member

Jon Harris is executive vice president and chief communications and networking officer for Conagra Brands. Harris oversees all aspects of Conagra’s engagement with its stakeholders to deliver a unified message internally and externally. This includes the strategic development and implementation of the company’s corporate and brand communication strategies, including social and digital media, influencer marketing, media relations, and internal communications. Harris is also the chairman of the Conagra Brands Foundation and oversees the company’s corporate giving efforts. He joined Conagra Brands in 2015.

Before joining Conagra Brands, Harris was chief communications officer and senior vice president for Hillshire Brands, where he oversaw all aspects of integrated communications. He has also served as senior vice president, chief global communications officer for Sara Lee Corporation, as well as held roles in public relations at PepsiCo, Bally Corporation, Ketchum Public Relations, and Medicus Public Relations.

Harris is involved with multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Grammy Museum, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Harris earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Rutgers University and has served as an adjunct professor for PR & Marketing at the University of Chicago’s Graham School.