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Highlights

  • Appointment effective August 11, 2025, with committee roles starting September 1, 2025.
  • Brings nearly 30 years of food and beverage leadership experience.
  • Currently serves on Adobe Inc.’s board of directors.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) has announced the appointment of Melanie Boulden to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective August 11, 2025. She will serve in the role until the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, when she will stand for reelection as a Class I Director for a three-year term.

Boulden will join the Compensation, Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, with her committee appointments taking effect on September 1, 2025. The company stated that her addition to the board supports its long-term strategic governance objectives.

With close to three decades of experience in the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries, Boulden has held senior leadership roles at global companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods Group Inc., and Tyson Foods, Inc. At Tyson Foods, she served as Group President of the Prepared Foods business unit and as Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer. In these roles, she oversaw a multibillion-dollar portfolio, managed several manufacturing facilities, and was responsible for more than 19,000 employees.

At Coca-Cola, Boulden held key positions, including Chief Marketing Officer for North America, President of the Still Beverages business unit, and President and General Manager of Venturing and Emerging Brands. Her earlier career includes marketing leadership roles at Reebok International, Ltd., Crayola LLC, Kraft Foods Group Inc., and Henkel Consumer Goods, USA.

Boulden currently serves on the board of directors of Adobe Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and an MBA with concentrations in finance and marketing from the University of Iowa.

Cal-Maine Foods’ Chairman Dolph Baker stated that Boulden’s Fortune 500 experience and expertise in brand management, innovation, and strategic growth align well with the company’s objectives as it works to expand its market presence and diversify its product offerings.

The appointment underscores Cal-Maine Foods’ focus on bringing in directors with relevant industry and operational experience to guide corporate strategy. With her background in overseeing large-scale product portfolios and leading cross-functional teams in global markets, Boulden is expected to contribute to the company’s governance and long-term planning.

The company’s next shareholder meeting will provide the opportunity for a formal vote on Boulden’s election to a full term. Until then, she will participate actively in board discussions and committee work, supporting Cal-Maine Foods’ ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.