Addition of seasoned financial executive increases size of board to nine directors
Mission Produce has announced the appointment of Michael Sims to its board of directors, effective 5 May 2025.
Sims was appointed as an independent Class I director, serving on the audit committee, with a term expiring at the company’s 2028 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of the board from eight to nine directors.
Sims is a seasoned financial executive with more than four decades of experience leading global organisations across the food, agriculture, and consumer industries. Mission said he brings deep operational, strategic, and financial expertise, with a proven track record of driving growth, improving margins, and leading transformative initiatives for both public and private companies.
“We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board of directors,” said Steve Barnard, chief executive of Mission Produce. “
Michael’s extensive financial background combined with his board-level experience in the food and consumer sectors make him an ideal addition to our team. We expect that his proven ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives will enhance our growth strategies and create sustainable value moving forward.”
Sims said he was honoured to join the board of Mission Produce.
“Mission’s industry-leading position in the avocado and mango industries, commitment to diversification, operational excellence, and supply chain transparency aligns closely with my professional philosophies, and I look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth and success,” he said.
Sims most recently served as executive vice president and CFO of TruGreen, where he led the company through critical financial restructurings, operational improvements, and strategic capital deployment. He previously held senior leadership roles at AdvancePierre Foods, where he helped take the company public and later facilitated its acquisition by Tyson Foods, and at Chiquita Brands International, where he led global finance and business development initiatives for over 20 years.
In addition to his executive experience, Sims currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods, where he provides strategic and financial oversight as a board member and audit committee chair.
