– USA, PA – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGFS), the global leader in near- and post-harvest produce freshness solutions, today announced the appointments of Brian Kocher, David McInerney, Tina Lawton, and Sandor Nagy to its Board of Directors, bringing a diverse mix of industry experts with global expertise from across the fresh produce supply chain.
“Now, as a private company, we have an even greater focus and added support to fulfill our vision to be the global leader in the post-harvest sector of the fresh produce industry. Our new Board of Directors features a diverse mix of industry executives from across the globe with decades of combined experience in food and agriculture,” said Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh.
About Brian Kocher (Board Chair)
Brian Kocher is the former CEO of Calavo and has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry. During his career, Kocher has held executive roles in general management, finance, and sales across global companies such as Calavo Growers Inc., Castellini, and Chiquita Brands International. During his 18+ year produce industry tenure, Kocher chaired the United Fresh Produce Association and separate, industry-wide committees to advance Good Agricultural Practices and Ethical Labor Standards.
About David McInerney
David McInerney is the founder and former CEO of Fresh Direct and brings three decades of experience unlocking value creation and profitable growth for consumer and retail businesses. Most recently, McInerney was the co-founder, CEO, and board member of FreshDirect, the nation’s leading online grocer. He currently serves on the board of directors for the New York Common Pantry, whose mission is to reduce hunger and promote dignity.
AboutTina Lawton
Tina Lawton is the former APAC President at Syngenta and brings more than 30 years of experience in the food and agriculture industry. She has previously held senior executive positions and was a member of the Crop Protection Executive Team at Syngenta and served as CGO at Ÿnsect. Lawton has been an advisor to Women in Agribusiness, President of CropLife Asia, and was awarded the WBCSD Leading Women Award in 2018. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Yara International and Unifrutti Group boards.
About Sandor Nagy
Sandor Nagy is COO and Head of Supply Chain at Driscoll’s, and over the last 30 years, he has driven value across a diverse range of industries and geographies as an operations and supply chain leader. Since 2017, Nagy has been with Driscoll’s, and he currently serves as the COO for Driscoll’s of the Americas. Nagy has spent significant time developing supply bases in Mexico, China and Asia, Brazil, India, and Europe.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, data-driven digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. AgroFresh supports growers, packers, and retailers with solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including revolutionizing the apple industry with the SmartFresh Quality System for more than 20 years. This is powered by a comprehensive portfolio that includes plant-based coatings, equipment, and proprietary solutions that help improve the freshness supply chain from harvest to the home.
Source: https://www.agrofresh.com/
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