Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. announced on Friday, March 8, that after more than 15 years with the company, Emanuel Lazopoulos, senior vicepresident, sales, marketing and product management N.A., will retire, effective April 19. Emanuel started working for Del Monte in June 2003 as a vice president N.A. Fresh Cut; he was promoted to senior vice-president, sales, marketing and product management N.A. in June 2005.

Lazopoulos has been instrumental in growing the Del Monte North American business, including the expansion of the company’s very successful Fresh Cut operations across the region.

“We extend our appreciation and gratitude to Emanuel for all his many contributions and we wish him all the best as he embarks on a new adventure in his life,” said Youssef Zakharia, president and chief operating officer.

Del Monte is also pleased to announce the promotion of Danny Dumas to senior vice president, sales, marketing and product management N.A, effective April 19.

Dumas brings over 20 years of experience in the sales and marketing area with the company and over 30 years in the industry. He was previously vice president N.A. sales &product management (Banana and Pineapple Programs) since 2014, vice president Europe and Africa from 2010 to 2013, as well as district sales manager Canada.