Anani joins Nizar Haddad and Imad Farhat in leading Fresh Del Monte’s Biomass initiative
Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the appointment of Deema Anani as chief commercial officer (specialty ingredients).
Based in Dubai, Anani will report directly to chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh.
According to the group, she will focus on driving commercial growth within specialty ingredients and innovation, a “key area of the company’s long-term strategy”.
Anani will work closely with Dr Nizar Haddad, who leads innovation, and Dr Imad Farhat, who oversees specialty ingredients.
”Together, they form the core team leading Fresh Del Monte’s Biomass initiative, which was launched in 2024,” the company stated.
”This initiative aims to transform residues and byproducts into high-value solutions that enhance soil health, advance wellness, and tap into new applications that contribute to a circular economy.”
Anani brings over two decades of experience in revenue optimisation, strategic growth, and commercial development, Del Monte said.
She most recently served as CCO at Queen Alia International Airport’s Airport International Group, and also held leadership roles at Dubai Holding, IBM Consulting, and Chemonics International.
“Deema’s leadership in commercial strategy and business development, coupled with her ability to drive growth across complex industries, makes her an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Abu-Ghazaleh.
“Her expertise will be essential in advancing our Biomass initiative, a key part of our vision to drive growth while developing more sustainable solutions
