Fresh Del Monte Produce Announces Appointment of Danny Dumas as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management for North America; Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh Comments


Fri. September 6th, 2024 - by Anne Allen

CORAL GABLES, FL - Danny Dumas is a well-known industry name, having cut his teeth at several big-time companies throughout his career. His latest role is with Fresh Del Monte Produce as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management for North America.

Danny Dumas, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management for North America, Fresh Del Monte Produce

With over 35 years of industry expertise and leadership, Dumas will help drive Fresh Del Monte’s continued growth and innovation across one of the company’s largest and most competitive markets—North America. In his new role, Dumas will oversee North American sales, marketing, product management, technical services, and quality assurance for port operations, all key components of Fresh Del Monte’s extensive operations in the region.

According to a press release, his appointment underscores Fresh Del Monte’s commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence across its North American footprint, which includes a vast network of distribution centers, production facilities, and retail partnerships.

Danny Dumas joins Fresh Del Monte Produce as the new Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management for North America

Throughout his career in fresh produce, Dumas has held several senior leadership roles, including times spent as Senior Vice President at Calavo Growers. During his previous tenure at Fresh Del Monte, he led major business initiatives across North America and Europe, gaining a deep understanding of the company’s operations and market dynamics.

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Del Monte Produce

“We are pleased to welcome Danny back to Fresh Del Monte,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His return comes at a pivotal time as we continue to evolve our North American operations to meet growing market demands. His proven leadership and deep expertise in produce sales, global logistics, and product management will be invaluable as we focus on expanding value-added product offerings, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service excellence.”

Dumas shows his strategic vision and leadership in everything he does, the release went on to note, adding that he has successfully launched a new business venture, overhauled a private company’s administrative operations to enhance efficiency, and played a pivotal role as Chair of United Fresh. He was also a pivotal figure in driving the merger with Produce Marketing Association (PMA), resulting in the formation of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA).

Congratulations to Danny Dumas on this new role!