Dole Food Co. Announces Succession Planning/Organization Change

Dole Food Co. announced succession planning in two of its operating divisions, with successful internal candidates moving up into greater leadership roles. There are other organizational changes resulting from this succession planning and the related reorganization. “We have implemented the following succession plan at two of our operating divisions, says Michael Carter, Dole’s president and chief operating officer. “David Murdock and I are pleased to have the following internal successors at our Vegetables and North America Fresh Fruit divisions:

Dole indicated that Ray De Riggi and Michael Cavallero have the gratitude of the entire company for Dole’s industry leading position in their respective divisions. “We wish them the best, as they will always be part of the Dole family,” said Michael Carter. The organization change and related reorganization are expected to better position the Company in addressing the continued volatility in some of Dole’s businesses and the unpredictable nature of its commodity produce businesses in general. This positioning also further reorganizes the Company’s worldwide operations to improve operational effectiveness and efficiencies, including succession plan initiatives; and is part of the Company’s long-term strategic focus on promoting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and proper nutrition as a basis for improved health and longevity, and on supporting research efforts into and leading nutrition education on the benefits of proper nutrition with respect to health, longevity and lifestyle.