Seald Sweet International has announced a newly appointed position to their management and sales teams, bringing additional talent to its Vero Beach-based corporate headquarters.
Industry veteran Stu Monaghan joined the company effective from 18 January in the position of sales director, with a focus on growth of the company’s fresh fruit sales and marketing programmes.
Monaghan has over 26 years of experience in the produce industry, having become well-established in Florida and imported citrus programmes, with key retail and wholesale accounts. He has also been instrumental in developing Australian citrus programs for over 17 years.
“I am very excited to be part of the Seald Sweet and Univeg family,” said Monaghan. “Seald Sweet is recognised as having a solid, long-standing reputation in the industry. I look forward to being part of a company with such strong global supply chains, while strengthening relationships with retailers in ways that expand their business.”
Monaghan’s will be responsible for the category development and business growth of Seald Sweet’s fresh fruit programmes, including citrus, grapes, apples and pears.
“We are eager to welcome new talent to our team and look forward to the success and opportunities Stu brings through his experience in the industry,” added Mayda Sotomayor, CEO of Seald Sweet. “As we grow, we are continually looking to attract the brightest and best talent. Stu fits that bill perfectly and will be instrumental in the further development of our sales programmes. We look forward to the growth he brings to our team and company.”
