Dive Brief:
- Chiquita Brands International Inc. named Andrew Biles, a former Dole Food Co. executive, as the new CEO for bananas and pineapples in North America.
- Chiquita also named Darcilo Santos, who has worked for Safra Bank since 2013, as the new CFO for the entire company.
- Biles was also CEO of a British juice company, chairman of a Turkish juice and canned food company, and president of the European Fruit Juice Association in the years leading up to his new appointment.
Dive Insight:
These appointments are the latest news following Chiquita's takeover by the Cutrale and Safra Groups of Brazil. Naming the new executives comes not long after news that Chiquita is closing its North Carolina headquarters, which could cost up to $40 million.