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Edward  F. Lonergan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Edward  F. Lonergan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin R. Holland
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Kevin R. Holland
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer


Kevin Holland is senior vice president and chief people officer for Chiquita Brands International, Inc. Kevin joined Chiquita in 2005 and served most recently as senior vice president of human resources, responsible for all aspects of the company's global HR activities, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, recruitment and training. In his current role, he will be responsible for the execution of the company*s restructuring effort while continuing to be responsible for human re... 
Brian W. Kocher
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Brian W. Kocher
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer


Brian Kocher serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer responsible for all aspects of the company's financial operations worldwide. Most recently, Kocher served president, Europe & the Middle East, for Chiquita Brands International, Inc. In his role as president of Europe and the Middle East, Kocher was responsible for leading the company's operations throughout the region, including bananas, other produce and diversified value-added products. Kocher joined Chiquita in 2005 an... 
Manuel Rodriguez
Senior Vice President
Government & International Affairs and
Corporate Responsibility Officer
Manuel Rodriguez
Senior Vice President
Government & International Affairs and
Corporate Responsibility Officer


Manuel Rodriguez is senior vice president of government and international affairs and corporate responsibility officer of Chiquita Brands International, Inc., where he is responsible for Chiquita*s adherence to leading environmental, social and ethical standards and the measurement, verification and reporting of the company's performance in those areas. He is also responsible for Chiquita*s relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies worldwide, including directing the company*s strat... 
James E. Thompson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
James E. Thompson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


James E. Thompson serves as Chiquita*s senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, with responsibility for the company*s global law department. Thompson joined Chiquita in April 2006 as senior vice president and chief compliance officer.

Prior to Chiquita, Thompson served as group vice president, general counsel and secretary at McLeodUSA, Inc., one of the nation's largest independent competitive telecommunications service providers with operations in 25 U.S. states. In that r... 

Michael J. Burness
Vice President , Global Quality & Food Safety
Michael J. Burness
Vice President , Global Quality & Food Safety


Michael J. Burness has been Chiquita's Vice President Global Quality and Food Safety since September 2008. As Vice President, Burness leads Chiquita’s corporate efforts in food safety and security, quality assurance / quality systems, and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. This includes agricultural operations, manufacturing / co-manufacturing, and distribution. Prior to joining Chiquita, Burness held various quality and food safety positions within PepsiCo, starting in carbonate... 
Rick P. Frier
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Rick P. Frier
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Senior Operating Management


 

Senior Operating Management

Allyson Bouldon
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Joseph B. Johnson
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Joseph B. Johnson
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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2012 Annual Report
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2011 Annual Report
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2010 Annual Report
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2009 Annual Report
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2008 Annual Report
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