Fresh Del Monte Appoints Deema Anani as Chief Commercial Officer (Specialty Ingredients) to Drive Growth and Innovation
Anani, Drs. Haddad and Farhat Form Core Team to Drive Next Phase of Biomass Initiative
Anani will work closely with Dr. Nizar Haddad, who leads innovation, and Dr. Imad Farhat, who oversees specialty ingredients. Together, they form the core team leading Fresh Del Monte’s Biomass initiative, which was launched in 2024. This initiative aims to transform residues and byproducts into high-value solutions that enhance soil health, advance wellness, and tap into new applications that contribute to a circular economy.
“Deema’s leadership in commercial strategy and business development, coupled with her ability to drive growth across complex industries, makes her an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte. "Her expertise will be essential in advancing our Biomass initiative, a key part of our vision to drive growth while developing more sustainable solutions.”
Anani brings over two decades of experience in revenue optimization, strategic growth, and commercial development. She most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Queen Alia International Airport’s Airport International Group, where she led F&B, duty-free, retail, and real estate operations. She has also held leadership roles at Dubai Holding, IBM Consulting, and Chemonics International.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the American University of
ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250304117872/en/
Media Contacts:
Miranda Simonson
Havas Formula
freshdelmonte@havasformula.com
Claudia Pou
Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Communications
communications@freshdelmonte.com
Source: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.