Experience

Local Bounti

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Local Bounti is a premier controlled environment agriculture company redefining conversion efficiency and ESG standards for indoor ag. A geographic first mover with a clear path to leadership in the Western United States and beyond, we currently operate an advanced indoor growing facility in Hamilton, Montana, less than 100 miles from our retail and food service partners. Arriving on retail shelves fewer than 48 hours post-harvest, our produce is superior in taste, quality and shelf life to… Show more Local Bounti is a premier controlled environment agriculture company redefining conversion efficiency and ESG standards for indoor ag. A geographic first mover with a clear path to leadership in the Western United States and beyond, we currently operate an advanced indoor growing facility in Hamilton, Montana, less than 100 miles from our retail and food service partners. Arriving on retail shelves fewer than 48 hours post-harvest, our produce is superior in taste, quality and shelf life to field-grown greens. Local Bounti: deep rooted quality right from next door. Show less Local Bounti is a premier controlled environment agriculture company redefining conversion efficiency and ESG standards for indoor ag. A geographic first mover with a clear path to leadership in the Western United States and beyond, we currently operate an advanced indoor growing facility in Hamilton, Montana, less than 100 miles from our retail and food service partners. Arriving on retail shelves fewer than 48 hours post-harvest, our produce is superior in taste, quality and shelf life to… Show more Local Bounti is a premier controlled environment agriculture company redefining conversion efficiency and ESG standards for indoor ag. A geographic first mover with a clear path to leadership in the Western United States and beyond, we currently operate an advanced indoor growing facility in Hamilton, Montana, less than 100 miles from our retail and food service partners. Arriving on retail shelves fewer than 48 hours post-harvest, our produce is superior in taste, quality and shelf life to field-grown greens. Local Bounti: deep rooted quality right from next door. Show less



Fruit Growers Supply

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  Fruit Growers Supply (FGS) was created by the Sunkist Growers in 1907 to manufacture wood crates for Sunkist's California grown oranges. Today, in addition to serving Sunkist's supply chain needs, we're open to the public helping thousands of large and small farms get their product to market. Come to FGS for all your ag supplies, irrigation projects, corrugated packaging, fruit coatings, pallets, and packing house equipment today. FGS helps you grow to market. Fruit Growers Supply (FGS) was created by the Sunkist Growers in 1907 to manufacture wood crates for Sunkist's California grown oranges. Today, in addition to serving Sunkist's supply chain needs, we're open to the public helping thousands of large and small farms get their product to market. Come to FGS for all your ag supplies, irrigation projects, corrugated packaging, fruit coatings, pallets, and packing house equipment today. FGS helps you grow to market.



Al Ghurair Investment

• United Arab Emirates
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified industrial enterprises in the Middle East, with global reach and business roots stretching back half a century. The Al Ghurair name is synonymous with the UAE and we are proud to be part of its rich heritage. With a history of pioneering innovative businesses built upon excellence, trust and responsibility, we have a deep commitment to enhancing life in the communities we serve. Al Ghurair Investment is a diversified industrial group with a… Show more Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified industrial enterprises in the Middle East, with global reach and business roots stretching back half a century. The Al Ghurair name is synonymous with the UAE and we are proud to be part of its rich heritage. With a history of pioneering innovative businesses built upon excellence, trust and responsibility, we have a deep commitment to enhancing life in the communities we serve. Al Ghurair Investment is a diversified industrial group with a presence in more than 20 countries on four continents. Our core focus is on Foods, Construction, Resources and Properties with additional sector participation in Retail, Printing, Energy and Education. Al Ghurair Foods entered the foods industry sector in 1976 through the creation of National Flour Mills in Dubai. Since that time, a diversified portfolio of food products has been developed through a regionally proactive and forward thinking participation. Today, Al Ghurair Foods is a technologically advanced, multi product manufacturing enterprise, with market presence in over 20 countries. Show less Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified industrial enterprises in the Middle East, with global reach and business roots stretching back half a century. The Al Ghurair name is synonymous with the UAE and we are proud to be part of its rich heritage. With a history of pioneering innovative businesses built upon excellence, trust and responsibility, we have a deep commitment to enhancing life in the communities we serve. Al Ghurair Investment is a diversified industrial group with a… Show more Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified industrial enterprises in the Middle East, with global reach and business roots stretching back half a century. The Al Ghurair name is synonymous with the UAE and we are proud to be part of its rich heritage. With a history of pioneering innovative businesses built upon excellence, trust and responsibility, we have a deep commitment to enhancing life in the communities we serve. Al Ghurair Investment is a diversified industrial group with a presence in more than 20 countries on four continents. Our core focus is on Foods, Construction, Resources and Properties with additional sector participation in Retail, Printing, Energy and Education. Al Ghurair Foods entered the foods industry sector in 1976 through the creation of National Flour Mills in Dubai. Since that time, a diversified portfolio of food products has been developed through a regionally proactive and forward thinking participation. Today, Al Ghurair Foods is a technologically advanced, multi product manufacturing enterprise, with market presence in over 20 countries. Show less



Dole Food Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Dole Packaged Foods Asia @ Itochu

  • Sep 2008 - May 2015

  Reporting to Dole Asia Holdings Board and CEO, I was the top executive for all functions of Dole Packaged Foods in Asia. I directed sales, marketing, manufacturing, global sourcing and procurement, logistics, research, agriculture and all support functions within Asia for a leading FMCG company. Main manufacturing operations in Thailand, Philippines, and China. Main markets in North America, Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Created high performance teams and led high growth,… Show more Reporting to Dole Asia Holdings Board and CEO, I was the top executive for all functions of Dole Packaged Foods in Asia. I directed sales, marketing, manufacturing, global sourcing and procurement, logistics, research, agriculture and all support functions within Asia for a leading FMCG company. Main manufacturing operations in Thailand, Philippines, and China. Main markets in North America, Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Created high performance teams and led high growth, organic sales expansion in Asia.

• President & Managing Director (Thailand)

  • Feb 2001 - Sep 2008

  Directed and managed all of Dole’s business interests in Thailand and China. Scope of position included Manufacturing Operations at two major factories (Hua Hin and Chumphon) plus Business Development and Fresh Fruit sales office in Bangkok. Total factory space under management exceeds 1 million square feet. Direct and lead a management team of 265 salaried employees plus an hourly workforce of more than 7,800 employees with an annual payroll of $30 million.

• Sr. Director, EU Packaged Foods Supply Chain

  • May 2000 - Feb 2001

  Transferred to Dole Europe to establish and organize a new Distribution Model for the European Packaged Foods business following its relocation from Brussels. Implemented enhanced logistics processes which improved linkages between sales and manufacturing. Relocated UK distribution from Rotterdam to improve customer service levels utilizing third-party logistics providers. Hired and trained new supply chain staff for Dole's Paris office.



Dole Food Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Global Supply Chain, Packaged Foods

  • 1993 - 2000

  Promoted to Director after 18 months as Manager, North America Distribution. Managed worldwide supply chain and Packaged Food allocations for Dole’s Asia-based production facilities. Maximized global profits for a $600 million business through Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Transportation Management, Production Control, and Supplier Management. Promoted to Director after 18 months as Manager, North America Distribution. Managed worldwide supply chain and Packaged Food allocations for Dole’s Asia-based production facilities. Maximized global profits for a $600 million business through Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Transportation Management, Production Control, and Supplier Management.



GAF

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Engineering Manager

  • 1990 - 1993

  Managed a twenty-five employee Plant Engineering Department with $2 million annual overhead budget. Plant’s asset value was $30 million and generated annual sales of building materials in excess of $90 million. Responsible for production efficiency, safety, quality and inventory management. Managed plant’s capital budget of $2 million, which involved development, and execution of several simultaneous projects. Extensive experience with team building, TQM and TPM management systems. Managed a twenty-five employee Plant Engineering Department with $2 million annual overhead budget. Plant’s asset value was $30 million and generated annual sales of building materials in excess of $90 million. Responsible for production efficiency, safety, quality and inventory management. Managed plant’s capital budget of $2 million, which involved development, and execution of several simultaneous projects. Extensive experience with team building, TQM and TPM management systems.



Unilever

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer

  • 1987 - 1990

  Promoted to Process Engineer at Lever Brothers after eleven months as a Detergent Production Supervisor. Managed and motivated union workforce (25) on a rotating shift basis. Implemented several projects that significantly boosted production efficiencies (20%) and reduced rework (45%). Generated several capital proposals that improved quality, manufacturing efficiencies, cost, and safety conditions. Led Product Development Teams for Lever 2000 and Caress Reformulation. Promoted to Process Engineer at Lever Brothers after eleven months as a Detergent Production Supervisor. Managed and motivated union workforce (25) on a rotating shift basis. Implemented several projects that significantly boosted production efficiencies (20%) and reduced rework (45%). Generated several capital proposals that improved quality, manufacturing efficiencies, cost, and safety conditions. Led Product Development Teams for Lever 2000 and Caress Reformulation.



PepsiCo

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • 1986 - 1987

  Managed a variety of corporate and plant-based capital projects at Frito-Lay’s largest food manufacturing plant. Worked on several cross-functional teams to improve the competitive position of the Frankfort plant. Experience in Manufacturing Statistical Process Control and Factory Automation. Managed a variety of corporate and plant-based capital projects at Frito-Lay’s largest food manufacturing plant. Worked on several cross-functional teams to improve the competitive position of the Frankfort plant. Experience in Manufacturing Statistical Process Control and Factory Automation.