Chiquita Brands International Inc. announced a series of senior management changes, among them that its board of directors has elected Tanios E. Viviani as president of Fresh Express, which the company acquired last month. Fresh Express is among the U.S. market leaders in value-added salads. Viviani joined the company in 2004 as vice president of Chiquita Fresh Cut Fruit. He assumes the position formerly held by Mark Drever, who will move to Chiquita to participate in the Chiquita management committee, assisting in the transition and helping to guide the overall strategic direction for value-added produce.
"Since coming to Chiquita, Tanios has helped turn around operations at Chiquita Fresh Cut Fruit, taking this business to a leadership position in the Midwestern U.S.," said Fernando Aguirre, chairman and chief executive officer. "Tanios has also played a key role in developing our sustainable growth strategy, and he has been heavily involved in the Fresh Express acquisition, including leading the integration and due diligence team."