Mission Produce® Appoints Michael Sims to Board of Directors
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), a leading distributor of fresh Hass avocados, mangos, and blueberries, has appointed Michael Bryan Sims as an independent Class I director to its board, effective May 5, 2025. Sims will serve on the audit committee with a term expiring at the Company's 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expanding the board from eight to nine directors.
Sims brings over 40 years of experience in food, agriculture, and consumer industries, most recently serving as EVP and CFO of TruGreen. His previous roles include senior leadership positions at AdvancePierre Foods and Chiquita Brands International. He currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods as a board member and audit committee chair.
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), un distributore leader di avocado Hass freschi, mango e mirtilli, ha nominato Michael Bryan Sims come direttore indipendente di Classe I nel proprio consiglio di amministrazione, con decorrenza dal 5 maggio 2025. Sims farà parte del comitato di revisione contabile con un mandato che scadrà all'Assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2028, portando il numero dei membri del consiglio da otto a nove.
Sims vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nei settori alimentare, agricolo e dei beni di consumo, avendo ricoperto recentemente il ruolo di EVP e CFO presso TruGreen. In precedenza ha occupato posizioni di alto livello in AdvancePierre Foods e Chiquita Brands International. Attualmente è membro del consiglio e presidente del comitato di revisione contabile di The Hain Celestial Group e Winland Foods.
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), un distribuidor líder de aguacates Hass frescos, mangos y arándanos, ha nombrado a Michael Bryan Sims como director independiente de Clase I en su junta directiva, con efecto a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025. Sims formará parte del comité de auditoría con un mandato que expirará en la Reunión Anual de Accionistas de la Compañía en 2028, ampliando la junta de ocho a nueve directores.
Sims aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en las industrias de alimentos, agricultura y consumo, habiendo sido recientemente EVP y CFO de TruGreen. Sus cargos anteriores incluyen puestos de alta dirección en AdvancePierre Foods y Chiquita Brands International. Actualmente forma parte de los consejos de The Hain Celestial Group y Winland Foods como miembro y presidente del comité de auditoría.
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO)는 신선한 하스 아보카도, 망고, 블루베리의 선도적인 유통업체로서, Michael Bryan Sims를 독립적인 클래스 I 이사로 2025년 5월 5일부터 이사회에 임명했습니다. Sims는 감사위원회에서 활동하며 임기는 2028년 주주총회까지이며, 이사회 구성원이 기존 8명에서 9명으로 확대됩니다.
Sims는 식품, 농업, 소비재 산업에서 40년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 최근에는 TruGreen의 EVP 및 CFO로 재직했습니다. 이전에는 AdvancePierre Foods와 Chiquita Brands International에서 고위 경영진으로 근무했습니다. 현재 The Hain Celestial Group과 Winland Foods 이사회 멤버이자 감사위원회 의장으로 활동하고 있습니다.
Mission Produce (NASDAQ : AVO), un distributeur majeur d’avocats Hass frais, de mangues et de myrtilles, a nommé Michael Bryan Sims en tant qu’administrateur indépendant de Classe I au sein de son conseil d’administration, à compter du 5 mai 2025. Sims siégera au comité d’audit avec un mandat expirant lors de l’Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2028, portant le nombre de membres du conseil de huit à neuf.
Sims possède plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans les secteurs de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et des biens de consommation. Il a récemment occupé les postes de EVP et CFO chez TruGreen. Ses expériences antérieures incluent des postes de direction chez AdvancePierre Foods et Chiquita Brands International. Il siège actuellement aux conseils d’administration de The Hain Celestial Group et Winland Foods, où il préside également le comité d’audit.
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), ein führender Vertreiber von frischen Hass-Avocados, Mangos und Blaubeeren, hat Michael Bryan Sims als unabhängigen Direktor der Klasse I in seinen Vorstand berufen, mit Wirkung zum 5. Mai 2025. Sims wird im Prüfungsausschuss tätig sein, seine Amtszeit endet auf der Hauptversammlung 2028 des Unternehmens und erweitert den Vorstand von acht auf neun Mitglieder.
Sims bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Lebensmittel, Landwirtschaft und Konsumgüter mit und war zuletzt EVP und CFO bei TruGreen. Zuvor bekleidete er Führungspositionen bei AdvancePierre Foods und Chiquita Brands International. Derzeit ist er Mitglied im Vorstand von The Hain Celestial Group und Winland Foods sowie Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses.
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OXNARD, Calif., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced the appointment of Michael Bryan Sims to its board of directors, effective May 5, 2025. Sims is appointed as an independent Class I director, serving on the audit committee, with a term expiring at the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of the board from eight to nine directors.
Sims is a seasoned financial executive with more than four decades of experience leading global organizations across the food, agriculture, and consumer industries. He brings deep operational, strategic, and financial expertise, with a proven track record of driving growth, improving margins, and leading transformative initiatives for both public and private companies.
Sims most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of TruGreen, where he led the company through critical financial restructurings, operational improvements, and strategic capital deployment. He previously held senior leadership roles at AdvancePierre Foods, where he helped take the company public and later facilitated its acquisition by Tyson Foods, and at Chiquita Brands International, where he led global finance and business development initiatives for over 20 years.
In addition to his executive experience, Sims currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods, where he provides strategic and financial oversight as a board member and audit committee chair. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University.
“We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board of directors,” said Steve Barnard, CEO of Mission Produce. “Michael’s extensive financial background combined with his board-level experience in the food and consumer sectors make him an ideal addition to our team. We expect that his proven ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives will enhance our growth strategies and create sustainable value moving forward.”
“I’m honored to join the board of Mission Produce,” said Mr. Sims. “Mission’s industry-leading position in the avocado and mango industries, commitment to diversification, operational excellence, and supply chain transparency aligns closely with my professional philosophies, and I look forward to supporting the Company’s continued growth and success.”
About Mission Produce, Inc.:
Mission Produce is a global leader in the worldwide avocado business with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and currently services retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. The vertically integrated Company owns and operates four state-of-the-art packing facilities in key growing locations globally, including California, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala and has additional sourcing capabilities in Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa and more, which allow the company to provide a year-round supply of premium fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
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Jeff Sonnek
646-277-1263
jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com
Media:
Jenna Aguilera
Marketing Content and Communications Manager
Mission Produce, Inc.
press@missionproduce.com
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