Chiquita named W. Kocher to the newly created position of COO

Chiquita named W. Kocher to the newly created position of COO

Kocher will remain in his position as chief financial officer until his replacement is named.

The company has initiated a CFO search.

In alignment with the its new strategic direction, it is consolidating global sales, business unit and food-safety capabilities into a single organization, to be led by Kocher.

Chiquita’s commercial operations will be organized around two core business units: Bananas globally and Salads & Healthy Snacks in North America.

The decision comes with the goal of reestablishing and reenergizing Chiquita bananas and Fresh Express salads as the simple core of the company’s focus.

 

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