August 20, 2024 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced the slate of new officers and directors for the 2025 IFPA Board of Directors.
The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin its board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, October 17-19, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The IFPA Board of Directors is guided by the Executive Committee, which will be led in 2025 by current Chair-Elect Tammy DeBoer, President of Harris Teeter. Current Board Chair John Anderson, Chair, CEO and Managing Partner of Oppy will assume the role of Past Board Chair.
During the Global Produce & Floral Show, DeBoer and Anderson will share their reflections on IFPA accomplishments in 2024 and what’s to come in 2025.
Joining the Executive Committee are 2025 Chair-Elect Patrick Vizzone, Executive Director at DiMuto, Co-Founder/CFO of Vertical Ocean, and Honorary Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School; Secretary-Treasurer Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.; and two at-large Executive Committee members from the current Board roster: current Fresh-Cut Processor Council Chair Judy Clark, CEO of Fresh Texas, and Adriëlle Dankier, CEO of Nature’s Pride.
Also joining the Executive Committee is IFPA Foundation for Fresh Produce Chair Dwight Ferguson, President/CEO, of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, who succeeds current Foundation Chair Alex DiNovo, President and COO of DNO Produce.
“With IFPA debuting a new strategic plan in October at the Global Show, I am excited to collaborate with this Board to bring additional member value focused on the plan’s priorities to life,” said 2024 Chair-Elect Tammy DeBoer. “With the incredibly diverse incoming slate of directors representing domestic and international links across the supply chain selected by the Leadership Development Committee led by Past Chair Laura Himes, IFPA is well-positioned to strengthen our leadership position on the global stage and grow our membership worldwide.”
The new Board slate for 2025 is:
• Retail Council Chair: Yan Branco, Lead, Produce Sourcing Innovation & CEA Development, Sobey’s
• Chile Council Chair: Hans Leibbrandt, Managing Director, Monfrut
At-Large Representatives:
• Mohammed Abbas, EVP & COO, Del Monte Fresh Produce
• Steve Barnard, CEO, Mission Produce
• Dave Chen, CEO & Chairman/Board Member, Equilibrium Capital/Perfection Fresh
• Sonya Constable, VP, Produce, Sprouts Farmers Market
• Jan Doldersum, Manager, Chain & Retail, Rijk Zwaan
• Jim Hancock, VP, Produce, Sam’s Club
• West Mathison, CEO, Stemilt Growers
• Chang Hwa Oh, CEO, Jinwon Trading
• Shubha Rawal, Director & Head of Sourcing, IG International
• Jose Rossignoli, President, Robinson Fresh
• Shaily Sangvhi, CFO, Americas, Driscoll’s
• Maria Wieloch, Head of Category Management, ICA Gruppen
Board directors completing their service in Anaheim are:
• Erik Brown, Executive Leader-Procurement, Produce, Whole Foods
• Inci Dannenberg, President of Global Vegetable Seeds, Bayer CropScience
• Alex DiNovo, President and COO of DNO Produce
• Candice Herndon
• Martha Hilton, VP of Produce and Floral Merchandising, Wegman’s
• Laura Himes, VP of Sourcing – Fresh, Walmart
• Nelson Montoya, President, Fresh Fruit, Dole Food Company
• Mark Powers, President, Northwest Horticultural Council
• Abby Prior, Chief Commercial Officer, BrightFarms
• Brie Smith, VP of Product Leadership, Driscoll’s
• Cristian Ureta, CEO, Exser
The 2024-2025 IFPA Board will consist of 27 men, 16 women. 19 are U.S.-based and 24 are based outside the U.S. All six continents represented with a strong diversity of sectors and business focus.
About the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain and the only to seamlessly integrate world-facing advocacy and industry-facing support. We exist to bring the industry together to create a vibrant future for all. We grow our member’s prosperity by conducting advocacy; connecting people and ideas; and offering guidance that allows us all to take action with purpose and confidence.
Contact: Ashley Sempowski, ASempowski@freshproduce.com +1 (202) 303-3406
