Bonduelle Ushers In Fresh Leadership with the Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer for Bonduelle Fresh Americas
26 Août 2021 - 12:00PM
Andrea Montagna has been appointed as Chief
Executive Officer of the U.S. subsidiary, effective
immediately
Irwindale, Calif. - Aug. 26, 2021 – Bonduelle Fresh
Americas, the U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle and
home of Ready Pac Foods, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Andrea Montagna as Chief Executive Officer. Montagna will assume
leadership of the company effective immediately, succeeding Mary
Thompson who stepped down from the position earlier this year.
Montagna brings more than 20 years of experience at both the
strategic and operational levels, delivering top-tier performance
in growth-focused businesses. Most recently, he served as CEO of
Bonduelle Italy, where he successfully built on the company’s
well-known brand and purpose-driven culture, increasing profits in
his two years at the helm. Prior to joining Bonduelle Fresh Italy
in January 2017, Montagna was General Manager for Bolton Group and
before that worked in roles of increasing responsibility for 11
years with Henkel.
“I’m delighted to serve in this role as CEO for Bonduelle Fresh
Americas and bring my perspective to the business, particularly
during such an important and pivotal time for the food industry,”
Montagna said. “As the talented U.S. team charges full speed ahead
toward becoming B Corp certified by 2025 under the B! Pact
framework, it’s an honor to lead them in inspiring the transition
to a plant-based diet for millions of Americans.”
Montagna will report to Guillaume Debrosse, Group CEO of
France-based Bonduelle, and will be based in Irwindale,
Calif.
“We feel fortunate to welcome a new CEO from within Bonduelle.
Andrea has extensive knowledge of the brand’s core values and
brings with him a keen sense of innovation as we embark on a new
strategic future for Bonduelle Fresh Americas,” Debrosse said. “I’m
confident he will deliver a long-lasting impact on our U.S.
subsidiary and stimulate the continued growth of our U.S.
presence.”
ABOUT BONDUELLE FRESH AMERICASBonduelle Fresh Americas is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA). With four
processing facilities throughout the U.S., the business unit
focuses on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for
the Americas. Acquired by Bonduelle in 2017 as Ready Pac Foods, the
renamed Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the newest of the company’s
five business units. The company manufactures a complete range of
products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company’s
Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax® and Cool Cuts® brands.
Offerings include fresh-cut salads, fresh-cut vegetables, snacking
and fresh prepared meals available where consumers buy groceries
and in restaurant chains across North America. Visit Bonduelle
Fresh Americas or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT BONDUELLEBonduelle, a family business, was
established in France in 1853. Its mission is to inspire the
transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's
well-being and planet health. Prioritizing innovation and long-term
vision, the group is diversifying its operations and geographical
presence. Its plant-based food products, grown over more than
310,000 acres all over the world, are sold in 100 countries under
various brand names and through various distribution channels and
technologies. An expert in agriculture with 56 industrial sites or
owned agricultural production sites, Bonduelle produces quality
products by selecting the best crop areas close to its customers.
Visit www.bonduelle.com/en for more.
BONDUELLE FRESH
AMERICAS bfa-newsroom@bonduelle.com (626)
678-2222
ROSIE HERZOG Bonduelle@Edible-inc.com (213)
878-7867
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