Skip to content
I came to work for Hormel Foods because I could immediately see how passionate the people are. I believe our people and brands are the cornerstones of our business, and that we are committed to growing talent and investing in our high-performing teams.

As the vice president of Retail Marketing for Convenient Meals and Proteins, Natosha Walsh is responsible for the strategic marketing efforts for many of the company’s leading brands, including SPAM®, Skippy® peanut butter and Justin’s® nut butters.

Hormel Foods is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, WHOLLY® Guacamole, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

Walsh graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in marketing and international business and began her career with the company in 1999. Throughout her career, she has developed a cross functional background by holding positions of increasing responsibility in sales, trade and category management, customer account leadership, supply chain and brand management. She was named vice president and senior vice president of sales in the consumer products sales division in 2018 and vice president of retail sales – national chains in 2022. She assumed her current position in 2023.

She has a passion to drive culture and a growth mind set within the organization and within her community. She currently is the Co-Chair of Impact Austin which is an organization that brings community leaders together to focus on driving economic growth within the Austin community.

Fast Facts

20
+
years with Hormel Foods
first job
1st Hormel Foods Job
MP Sales Rep
12
positions with Hormel Foods

Natosha’s Favorite Product

Guacamole

Hormel Foods, to Natosha

  • Integrity
  • Family
  • Dedicated

More Leadership Profiles

All Leadership