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Jackson, Mississippi, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State College is thrilled to announce Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America because the keynote speaker for its graduate graduation ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. CT within the Lee. E. Williams Athletic and Meeting Middle. Vincent leads greater than 7,000 Mars Associates throughout the area answerable for producing a few of the world’s most beloved treats and snacks together with iconic manufacturers reminiscent of M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, SKITTLES®, ORBIT® and EXTRA®.
“We’re honored to have Anton Vincent deal with our graduates on the apex of their tutorial journey, sending them into the world with phrases of inspiration and encouragement,” stated Appearing President Elayne H. Anthony, Ph.D. “A local Jacksonian, we’re extraordinarily proud that Mr. Vincent has turn into one of many nation’s most influential Black enterprise leaders. I imagine he might be a superb motivator as our graduates start the following chapter of their lives.”
“I’m extremely humbled and proud to be again in my hometown representing Mars, Integrated on the similar college the place my dad and mom, Dr. George and Pearl Vincent each taught as professors for 25 years,” stated Vincent. “Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities like JSU are essential to paving the best way for a extra numerous and equitable future. I’m privileged to assist have fun the excellence of the Graduate class of 2023.”
Since becoming a member of Mars in 2019, Vincent has efficiently led the acceleration of worth creation of one of many world’s largest, most iconic shopper model portfolios. He leads the cross-segment Regional Presidents Council (RPC) and is the principal Mars management voice for trade and regulatory issues within the U.S.
Previous to becoming a member of Mars, Vincent was the CEO of Greencore, PLC, USA, a number one co-pack and co-manufacturing firm. He spent 20 years at Normal Mills constructing award-winning manufacturers and main three divisions to report monetary efficiency. He helped execute the $10B acquisition of the Pillsbury Firm and served on the board of 301 Inc., Normal Mills’ early-stage enterprise fund.
Vincent is a boundary-less world chief who is concentrated on transformational change, increasing mindsets for contemporary progress, growing breakthrough leaders and main on the pace of tomorrow.
A local of Jackson, Mississippi, Vincent is a graduate of Murrah Excessive College the place he was a scholar athlete having performed for the legendary Coach Orsmond Jordan, Jr. He was enshrined within the Murrah Excessive College Corridor of Fame and voted almost definitely to succeed.
Vincent holds a bachelor’s in enterprise administration in finance from Sam Houston State College and an MBA in advertising from the Kelley College of Enterprise at Indiana College, the place he at present serves on the Dean’s Council. He’s energetic in trade management, serving on the Nationwide Confectionary Affiliation (NCA) board and the Sustainable Meals Coverage Alliance (SFPA). He’s additionally an impartial board director for Worldwide Paper (IP: NYSE), a $22B Fortune 100 firm and the worldwide chief in fiber-based packaging and pulp, with operations in 180 international locations.
Vincent is a extremely sought-after management influencer and speaker. Many organizations and publications have acknowledged him for his enterprise management, together with most notably – Savoy Journal (Most Influential African People in Company America), Black Enterprise (Most Influential Blacks in America, Most Influential Advertising & Promoting Executives), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Century Award of Excellence) and the Minneapolis Enterprise Journal (Minority Govt of the Yr). He’s additionally a member of the Govt Management Council (ELC) and a founding member of the Black Govt CMO Alliance (BECA), an alliance of the main CXOs and CMOs.
Graduation Occasion Protocols:
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It is a non-ticketed occasion.
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The Division of Public Security will conduct bag checks upon entry.
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Doorways will open at 7 a.m. CT.
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Doorways will shut at 8:50 a.m. CT previous to the procession and re-open after the invocation.
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The occasion might be live-streamed by way of @JacksonStateU on YouTube and Fb.
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Further data is offered at https://www.jsums.edu/jsucommencement/
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