US: Ex-Dole exec joins Del Monte board

By just-food.com | 14 December 2007

Del Monte Foods today (14 December) appointed a former Dole Foods executive to its board of directors.

Sharon McCollam, currently CFO of home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma, has become the ninth director on the Del Monte Foods board.

"We believe Sharon's participation as a board member will be very beneficial to Del Monte Foods," said chairman and CEO Richard Wolford. "Her experience is complementary to our business; she contributes additional financial expertise, and as well, will provide important retail and consumer packaged goods perspective for our business."

McCollam, 45, worked at Dole Foods from 1993 to 2000 and served as the CFO for the company's fresh vegetables division for four years.

Sectors: Fresh produce

Companies: Dole, Del Monte Foods