Calavo Growers, Inc. Names Shawn Munsell CFO
June 09 2022 - 7:31PM
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:
CVGW), a global avocado-industry leader and provider of
value-added fresh food, today announced that Shawn Munsell has been
appointed Chief Financial Officer effective June 20.
Prior to joining Calavo, Mr. Munsell led the finance and
accounting functions for Tyson Foods’ chicken segment, with fiscal
2021 revenues of $14 billion, as Senior Vice President of Finance
and Accounting. Previously, he served as Tyson’s Treasurer. Prior
to Tyson, Mr. Munsell was with CF Industries, serving in a variety
of roles with progressive responsibility for the nitrogen products
manufacturer.
“We’re thrilled to have Shawn Munsell join the Calavo team,”
said Brian W. Kocher, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Calavo Growers, Inc. “Shawn is a results-oriented leader with
a breadth of finance experience. He has demonstrated his dedication
and loyalty by accumulating more than 20 years of operational
finance and treasury experience with his two previous companies in
the food and commodities industries. We’re looking forward to the
strong leadership and contributions Shawn will make in the years to
come as we continue driving sequential improvement throughout our
business.”
“Joining Calavo in the early stages of a turnaround with the
opportunity to positively affect change and impact results is very
exciting,” Mr. Munsell said. “There is a talented team in place,
and I’m confident that together we can refine processes, create
efficiencies and position Calavo for long-term growth.”
Professional Background of Shawn Munsell
- Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting, Chicken Segment
– Tyson Foods
- Vice President, Treasurer – Tyson Foods
- Vice President, Financial Evaluation and Analysis, and
Corporate Treasurer – CF Industries
- Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Secretary – CF
Industries
- Director, Raw Materials Procurement – CF Industries
Mr. Munsell holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with high
honors from the University of Michigan – Flint and an MBA with
honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
About Calavo Growers, Inc.Calavo Growers, Inc.
(Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in quality produce, including
avocados, tomatoes and papayas, and a pioneer of healthy fresh-cut
fruit, vegetables and prepared foods. Calavo products are sold
under the trusted Calavo brand name, proprietary sub-brands,
private label and store brands.
Founded in 1924, Calavo has a rich culture of constant
innovation, sustainable practices and market growth. The company
serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass
merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide. Calavo
is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, with processing plants
and packing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more
about The Family of Fresh™ at calavo.com.
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that are "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our
current expectations and are not promises or guarantees. If any of
the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions
prove incorrect, the results of Calavo may differ materially from
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Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements
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information, future events or otherwise.
Investor
Contact |
Media
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Julie Kegley, Senior Vice
President |
Thomas Federl, VP Communications,
Marketing & ESG |
Financial Profiles, Inc. |
Calavo Growers, Inc. |
calavo@finprofiles.com |
Thomas.Federl@calavo.com |
310-622-8246 |
843-801-4174 |
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