Seald Sweet fruit

Seald Sweet International has announced a new placement of executive leadership to its chief financial officer position, which is soon to be vacated as the result of a promotion within the organisation's parent group, Univeg.

Gary Collins has been handed the role as the US-based group's new CFO, replacing the outgoing Vitor Figueiredo, who is slated to take over as managing director of Univeg Portugal in October this year.

'I am delighted to join the Seald Sweet family – the energy and enthusiasm is evident in everyone I have met,' said Mr Collins, who will work closely with Mr Figueiredo until his departure to ensure a seamless transition. 'I am also eager to learn more about this fascinating industry and contribute to its growth with my background in financial process improvement and controllership.'

In addition to taking on the CFO role, Mr Collins will fill Mr Figueiredo's position as a member of Seald Sweet's executive leadership team, participating in overall corporate strategic planning.

'We are extremely pleased to welcome Mr Collins to Seald Sweet's management team and the Univeg group,' said group CEO Mayda Sotomayor. 'He brings a broad base of diverse professional experience to our company. I am confident that he will continue to advance our financial growth, which was paramount under Mr Figueiredo's leadership.'