Cincinnati-based fresh produce marketer and distributer Chiquita Brands International has announced that Craig A. Stephen has been promoted to president and COO, Far and Middle East/Australia Region.
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Stephen will manage all of Chiquita’s Fresh operations and joint venture relationships in the region. In addition, he continues to serve as a director of Chiquita Brands South Pacific, an Australian Stock Exchange company 40% owned by Chiquita.
Stephen succeeds Dennis M. Doyle, who has been appointed senior VP, regulatory affairs. He will report to president and CEO Steven G. Warshaw.
Warshaw commented: “Craig is well-respected for both his work in this region and his skills in strategy and finance. Craig’s past accomplishments, his relationships with our business partners, and his financial and operational expertise make him an excellent choice to lead this growth area for our company.”
Stephen had been VP and CFO of the Far and Middle East/Australia Region for two years. In 1997, he was named VP, finance & planning for the region. He joined Chiquita in 1990 as a corporate planner and was involved in numerous acquisitions and post-merger integration efforts as well as economic analysis of regulatory issues.
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