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With Zacka’s appointment, the Board has expanded from 11 to 12 members, five of whom are independent

Nouryon, a global speciality chemicals leader, announced the appointment of Michael Zacka to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 23, 2023. With  Zacka’s appointment, the Board has expanded from 11 to 12 members, five of whom are independent.

“We are pleased to welcome a highly experienced global executive of Michael’s calibre to our Board,” said Charlie Shaver, Nouryon Chairman and CEO. “His appointment reflects our commitment to bringing the right mix of skills and expertise to our Board to guide Nouryon’s long-term strategy and drive growth.”

Michael Zacka is President, of Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa for Amcor plc, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions. Zacka joined Amcor in July 2017 as Chief Commercial Officer, and from November 2017 to July 2019, he assumed additional responsibility as President of Amcor’s Flexible Packaging business in Asia Pacific. Prior to Amcor, he was a member of the Tetra Pak Global Leadership Team and was the President of Asia based in Singapore. He was also the President of their North American business, and had senior assignments including Global Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product Management, and led the Tetra Pak businesses across Greater China, Vietnam, and Australia.

Zacka’s appointment to the Nouryon Board as an independent Director follows that of Melanie Steiner, Julie Aslaksen and Curtis Espeland in 2021, and Noelle Walsh in 2020. 

With Zacka’s appointment, the Board has expanded

New Board features a diverse mix of industry experts with global expertise from across the fresh produce supply chain.

AgroFresh Solutions has announced new appointments to the Board of Directors. The company recently announced a go-private transaction with investment funds associated with Paine Schwartz Partners, and its new Board features a diverse mix of industry experts with global expertise from across the fresh produce supply chain.

Now as a private company, we have an even greater focus and added support to fulfil our vision to be the global leader in the post-harvest sector of the fresh produce industry. Our new Board of Directors features a diverse mix of industry executives from across the globe with decades of combined experience in food and agriculture,” says Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh.

Brian Kocher – Former CEO of Calavo (Board Chair)
Brian Kocher has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry. During his career, Kocher has held executive roles in general management, finance and sales across global companies such as Calavo Growers Inc., Castellini and Chiquita Brands International. During his 18+ year produce industry tenure, Kocher chaired the United Fresh Produce Association and separate, industry-wide committees to advance Good Agricultural Practices and Ethical Labor Standards.

David McInerney – Founder/Former CEO – Fresh Direct
David McInerney brings three decades of experience unlocking value creation and profitable growth for consumer and retail businesses. Most recently, McInerney was the co-founder, CEO and board member of FreshDirect, the nation’s leading online grocer. He currently serves on the board of directors for the New York Common Pantry, whose mission is to reduce hunger and promote dignity.

Tina Lawton – Former APAC President – Syngenta 
Tina Lawton brings more than 30 years of experience in the food and agriculture industry. She has previously held senior executive positions and was a member of the Crop Protection Executive Team at Syngenta and served as Chief Growth Officer at Ÿnsect. Lawton has been an advisor to Women in Agribusiness, President of CropLife Asia and was awarded the WBCSD Leading Women Award in 2018. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Yara International and Unifrutti Group. 

Sandor Nagy – Chief Operating Officer and Head of Supply Chain – Driscoll’s
Over the last 30 years, Sandor Nagy has driven value across a diverse range of industries and geographies as an operations and supply chain leader. Since 2017, Nagy has been with Driscoll’s, and he currently serves as the COO for Driscoll’s of the Americas. Nagy has spent significant time over his career developing supply bases in Mexico, China and Asia, Brazil, India and Europe. 

New Board features a diverse mix of industry