Lukemire to head global operations for Scotts Miracle-Gro

MARYSVILLE, Ohio Scotts Miracle-Gro has promoted Mike Lukemire to the position of evp of global technologies and operations. In this role, Lukemire will lead the company's global functions of supply chain, procurement, information technology, research and development, portfolio management, quality, biotechnology and business improvement.

Since joining the company in 1995 as operations director, Lukemire has led the transformation of the organization's supply chain into a world class and global organization. He implemented a new innovation model with Global Research & Development that leverages Scotts global talents and capabilities. Prior to Scotts Lukemire lead business and operations management assignments at Nabisco, Kraft-General Foods and Kroger.