Jun 3, 2020

Del Monte Fresh announces leadership change for North America

Longtime Del Monte Fresh leader Danny Dumas left the company at the end of May, according to a press release from Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.

During more than 20 years with the company, Danny held several positions, including vice president operations, Europe & Africa, vice president North America sales and product management (banana and pineapple programs), as well as district sales manager, Canada, according to the release.

“We extend our appreciation and gratitude to Danny for all his many contributions over the years and wish him well in his next endeavor,” said Youssef Zakharia, president and chief operating officer.

Del Monte Fresh Produce is also pleased to announce that Annunciata (Nucci) Cerioli is expanding her responsibilities from senior vice president, operations, North America to include sales and product management for North America and is promoted to the new role of senior vice president, North America effective May 13, 2020, according to the release. In this role, Nucci will lead the Company’s North American region in the development and execution of regional sales, operations and product management strategies and programs to deliver long-term and sustainable business growth for the region.

Nucci joined the company in November 2018 and has over 25 years of experience in Operations and Supply Chain with companies like Kellogg, Borden and Libbey, including functional depth in manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance and safety, according to the release. Nucci also has experience in business turnaround, network optimization and the implementation of global manufacturing systems.

“I am confident that our consolidated operations, sales and product management function for North America under Nucci’s leadership will further enhance efficiencies and drive growth in the region,” Zakharia said.