Johan Lindén, general manager of Dole Germany, has succeeded Jean-Christophe Juilliard as president of Dole Europe, following the group's decision to relocate its head office from Paris to Hamburg. The move follows a major restructuring of the US multinational's management in Europe, a development which has also seen the departure of Dole Europe vice-president Fouad Foukra.
Chiquita Brands International has announced two leadership changes in its European/Middle Eastern and North American markets, as part of its internal leadership succession programme. The US-based fresh produce giant has appointed its current president for North America, Brian Kocher, as president of its Europe and Middle East division, with Joseph Huston named as his successor.
Leading Spanish fresh produce group Anecoop has announced that Joan Mir has officially assumed the post of managing director, taking over from José María Planells who has now retired from the organisation.
Netherlands-based retailer Ahold has announced that Dick Boer has been appointed chief executive officer of Ahold, effective March 2011 when John Rishton leaves the company to become CEO of Rolls-Royce plc.
In the US, the United Fresh Produce Association has hired Dr Barry Eisenberg, formerly head of technical services for River Ranch Fresh Foods, as its new vice-president of food safety services.
Spanish export consortium Hortiberia has announced the accession of José María Morote, managing director of fruit cooperative Molinense, as its new president, succeeding José Madrid Egea in the post.
Glady Bellamy, president of major US fruit trader Colombia Marketing International (CMI), passed away unexpectedly on Friday 1 October at the age of 58.
