Anuj Girdhar will oversee finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams at the citrus cooperative
Sunkist Growers has announced the appointment of Anuj Girdhar as chief financial officer.
Girdhar brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience within the agriculture and beverage industries, the citrus cooperative noted.
In his role at Sunkist, Girdhar will oversee the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams, partnering closely with leadership across the organisation to support its continued operational and strategic growth.
“Anuj brings extensive financial and operational leadership experience, along with a strong understanding of agriculture-focused businesses,” said Jim Phillips, president and CEO of Sunkist Growers.
“His strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and industry background make him a strong addition to our leadership team as we continue positioning the cooperative for long-term success.”
The group explained that, as CFO, Girdhar will oversee financial operations and strategic planning initiatives across the Sunkist Growers and FGS organisations, ”supporting continued alignment, operational growth, and long-term strategic objectives”.
“I’m honoured to join Sunkist and be part of such a respected and grower-focused organisation,” said Girdhar.
“Having grown up with the Sunkist brand, I’ve long admired the company’s heritage and reputation.
”I’m excited to work alongside the team to support the cooperative’s future growth and continued success,” he added.
