Flanagan brings over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
Mission Produce has appointed Laura Flanagan to its board of directors, increasing the size of the board from nine to ten directors. Flanagan is appointed as an independent Class III director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Mission said Flanagan is a highly accomplished executive with over 25 years of leadership experience driving growth and innovation across the food and beverage industry. “With deep expertise in strategic growth, marketing, supply chain efficiency, and cross-functional team development, Flanagan has a proven ability to lead organisations through complex challenges while delivering measurable improvements in revenue, profitability, and market share,” the company said in a statement.
Flanagan most recently served as CEO and board member of Ripple Foods, a plant-based dairy alternatives company, and as CEO of poultry producer Foster Farms. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at ConAgra Brands, PepsiCo, and General Mills.
Steve Barnard, CEO of Mission Produce, said: “We warmly welcome Laura to the board of Mission Produce. Laura’s extensive leadership experience across the food and beverage industry, combined with her proven ability to drive innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth, make her a strong addition to our board. Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to expand our global presence and pursue new opportunities to deliver value to our customers and shareholders”.
Flanagan said she was honoured to join the board. “Mission’s commitment to quality, innovation, and global expansion aligns closely with values I’ve championed throughout my career. I look forward to supporting the company’s vision, strategic initiatives and long-term growth in the worldwide fresh produce industry,” she stated.
Flanagan currently serves on the board of Performance Food Group and previously held board roles at TopGolf Callaway Brands and Core-Mark International. She holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. She also holds a certificate for Accountability and Effectiveness in the Boardroom from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
