Fresh Del Monte Produce Welcomes New Board of Directors, Lori Tauber Marcus and Kristin Colber-Baker
May 05 2021 - 10:52AM
Business Wire
Company continues to promote diversity and
inclusion across all levels of organization
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading
vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of
high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is pleased
to announce the election of two additional members to its Board of
Directors, Lori Tauber Marcus and Kristin Colber-Baker.
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As a company committed to promoting diversity and inclusion at
all levels of its organization, Lori and Kristin join fellow
independent board member, Mary Ann Cloyd, an Independent Director
serving as chair of the Audit Committee and member of the
Governance Committee. With the new additions, women now make up 38%
of the Fresh Del Monte Produce Board of Directors, holding 3 of the
8 board seats. In comparison, women hold approximately 23% of
company board seats on the Russell 3000 Index, according to a 2020
Harvard Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index.
“We are pleased to welcome both Lori and Kristin to Fresh Del
Monte’s growing and diverse Board of Directors,” said Mohammad
Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Del
Monte Produce. “Each of them holds valuable expertise and varied
skills from impressive career pathways that will help strengthen
our long-term vision and business goals as a leading global
supplier worldwide.”
Lori serves as the Principal of Courtyard Connections, an
advisory firm focused on marketing and leadership in
consumer-facing sectors. She holds positions on several public,
private and non-profit boards and also serves on advisory boards of
early stage companies. She is also an executive coach to C-suite
and high-potential executives. Lori’s expertise spans from digital
marketing and social media to direct-to-consumer e-commerce,
bringing a deep understanding of consumer trends and growing
consumer-facing businesses worldwide.
Kristin Colber-Baker is currently the Global Director of
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mars, Inc., a family-owned
business delivering a diverse and expanding portfolio of
confectionery, food, and pet care products and services. She brings
more than 25 years of experience in global finance, including
extensive turnaround and Mergers and Acquisitions experience, in
addition to human capital and company culture expertise. Kirstin is
a qualified audit committee financial expert and a seasoned talent
leader.
Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Kristin holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College and a Master of
Business Administration degree from The Darden School of Business
at the University of Virginia.
ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world's leading
vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of
high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a
leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa
and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide
under the DEL MONTE® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods,
Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and
reliability for over 135 years. The Company also markets its
products under the MANN™ brand and other related trademarks. Fresh
Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del
Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc.,
the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada,
or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del Monte is the first global
marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the “Science Based
Targets” initiative. Fresh Del Monte Produce is traded on the NYSE
under the symbol FDP. To learn more about the company, sign up for
alerts at
http://investorrelations.freshdelmonte.com/overview/default.aspx
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