Camden, NJ-based food giant Campbell Soup Company has named Kelly Johnston as VP, government affairs, effective 3 September 2002.

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Johnston most recently served as executive VP, government affairs and communications at the National Food Processors’ Association (NFPA). At Campbell, he will coordinate federal, state, and local government relations in the US, oversee activities with the company’s trade associations, and coordinate similar activities for Campbell businesses throughout the world. He will report to Ellen Kaden, senior VP, law and government affairs.


“Kelly comes to us with a record of outstanding qualifications and accomplishments,” Kaden said. “His extensive experience in government and his six years with one of our key industry associations make Kelly a superb addition to the Campbell leadership team. We are delighted he will be joining us.”


Johnston joined NFPA in 1996, serving as the trade association’s chief federal and state legislative and political affairs representative and chief media spokesperson. From 1995 to 1996, he was secretary of the US Senate, the Senate’s chief legislative, financial and administrative officer. 

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