Cecile Perich is Vice President – Human Relations. In this position since January 2007, she is responsible for all Global HR functional activities to include compensation, benefits, learning & development, organization development, succession planning, recruitment, safety, wellness and employee relations. She is Secretary of McCormick’s Compensation Committee. She is a member of McCormick's Management Committee.
After joining the Company in 1982 at Corporate Headquarters, Ms. Perich served the department as HR Supervisor. In 1984, she became HR Manager – McCormick Construction, and in 1987 she became HR Director – McCormick Properties. In 1988, she became HR Manager – Hunt Valley Plant. In 1991, she became Corporate Director of Compensation and Benefits. In 1995, she was promoted to Vice President – HR, U.S. Industrial Group. She is an Emeritus member of McCormick’s Multiple Management Board.
Born in Oklahoma, Ms. Perich earned her BS degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She also has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.
Ms. Perich serves on the Executive Committee and is Chair for the National Board of Directors of the Arthritis Foundation.