Chiquita Brands International Inc (CBI) has announced several management changes to its finance, international affairs and fresh cut fruit divisions.

John (Jay) W. Braukman III, 50, is to take on the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer for the banana and fresh fruit producers and distributors. The post gives Braukman, who takes over from James B. Riley, responsibility for all aspects of the company’s worldwide financial operations.

The company also announced the promotion of Manuel Rodriguez, 55, to senior vice president of government and international affairs. The move will see Rodriguez continue to manage Chiquita’s labour relations and particularly its dealings with international and regional unions.

Meanwhile two senior members of staff are to leave the company. Jill Albrinck, senior vice president of fresh cut fruit is leaving, while Chris Augustijns, president of Chiquita fresh group Asia, has returned to Coca Cola after leaving them to work at Chiquita just a month earlier.

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