Valarie Sheppard
Experience Public Company Director | Audit Committee Leader | M&A expertise | Former Group Vice President, Treasurer, Controller and Company Transition Leader at Procter & Gamble
- Role
- Member Board of Directors at McCormick & Company
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Valarie Sheppard
Experienced public company director and seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of leadership experience, culminating in a successful career as Group Vice President, Treasurer, and Controller at The Procter & Gamble Company. I bring deep expertise in corporate finance, governance, M&A, financial reporting, and strategic organizational design.Currently, I leverage my extensive background to provide strategic oversight and guidance to growth-oriented and global companies. My board portfolio includes roles as Board Member at McCormick & Company, KDC-One and Lead Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair at Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA), where I also previously served as Interim CFO in 2025. My focus is on driving financial integrity, advising on growth strategies, and ensuring robust governance frameworks. I am also an active community leader, serving on the boards of the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Zoo.Core Competencies: Corporate Governance | Financial Leadership | M&A Strategy | SEC Reporting | Treasury Operations | Audit & Risk Management | Strategic Planning | Board Relations | CPG Industry Expertise
Experience
Member Board of Directors
Jun 2024 — Present
Board member for McCormick, a global leader in flavor with over $6.7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavors to the entire food and beverage industry. My role involves contributing to strategic planning and corporate governance for this market leader.
Education
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting
1983 — 1986
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Administration
1983 — 1986
Skills
- Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Financial Analysis
- Mergers
- Strategic Planning
- Consumer Products
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