OXNARD, CA - Freska Produce International, a leader in the Mango and Avocado sector, and Agrifruit, a leading Strawberry Marketer/Grower Processor, announced the joint appointment of Paul Gagliardi as Chief Financial Officer for both organizations, effective December 2, 2024. In this unique role, Gagliardi will oversee the financial strategies, planning, and operations for both companies, driving value creation and fostering collaboration across all financial aspects of both companies.
“I am honored to join both Freska and Agrifruit in this exciting, shared role,” Paul Gagliardi. “I look forward to working closely with both leadership teams to leverage synergies, optimize financial performance, and achieve shared strategic objectives.”
Paul Gagliardi brings a wealth of experience with 10 years in the produce business, having held key leadership positions at Reiter Affiliated in Oxnard California.
Most recently, Gagliardi served as Vice President of Global Planning and Analysis at Reiter, where he was instrumental in achieving many accomplishments related to their billion dollar annual global revenue, transformative growth, improved financial performance, and significant M&A activity.
“We are excited to welcome Paul to both Freska and Agrifruit,” said Gary Clevenger, Freska Produce International. “His deep financial expertise, leadership, and ability to navigate complex business environments will be pivotal as we advance our goals and strengthen our partnership.”
A press release also shared thoughts from Agrifuit’s Managing Partner, Bobby Jones.
“Paul’s appointment reflects our commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” said Jones. “We are confident that he will help drive the success of both organizations and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.”
This shared CFO model underscores Freska’s and Agrifruit’s commitment to innovative approaches to leadership, resource sharing, and partnership-driven success in the produce industry.
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