WASHINGTON, DC - A slate of new officers and directors have joined the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) as members of the 2025 IFPA Board of Directors.
“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 Tammy DeBoer, 2024 Chair-Elect and President of Harris Teeter. “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 IFPA Board of Directors is guided by the Executive Committee which will be led in 2025 by DeBoer. John Anderson, current Current Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner for 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.
Here is a look at the new Board for 2025:
- Chair-Elect Patrick Vizzone, Executive Director at DiMuto, Co-Founder/Chief Financial Officer of Vertical Ocean, and Honorary Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School
- Secretary-Treasurer Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh Solutions
- At-large Executive Committee members from the current Board roster include 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.
Council Chairs include:
- Retail Council Chair: Yan Branco, Lead, Produce Sourcing Innovation and CEA Development, Sobeys
- Chile Council Chair: Hans Leibbrandt, Managing Director, Monfrut
At-Large Representatives include:
- Shaily Sangvhi, CFO, Americas, Driscoll's
- Mohammed Abbas, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Fresh Del Monte Produce
- Steve Barnard, CEO, Mission Produce
- Dave Chen, CEO and Chairman/Board Member, Equilibrium Capital/Perfection Fresh
- Sonya Constable, Vice President, Produce, Sprouts Farmers Market
- Jan Doldersum, Manager, Chain and Retail, Rijk Zwaan
- Jim Hancock, VP, Produce, Sam's Club
- West Mathison, CEO, Stemilt Growers
- Chang Hwa Oh, CEO, Jinwon Trading
- Shubha Rawal, Director and Head of Sourcing, IG International
- Jose Rossignoli, President, Robinson Fresh
- Maria Wieloch, Head of Category Management, ICA Gruppen
These volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin their service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show. All six continents are represented, as well as a strong diversity of sectors and businesses.
Congratulations to these newly elected leaders!
