Sadot Group Inc. Appoints Mark McKinney as Chairman of the Board
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) has appointed Mark McKinney as Chairman of the Board, effective March 6, 2025, succeeding Kevin Mohan who will remain as Director. McKinney, who joined Sadot's Board in June 2023, brings over 30 years of executive experience across multiple industries.
McKinney's extensive background includes leadership roles at major agri-business and food supply chain companies such as Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods, and Local Bounti. His appointment follows recent executive changes, including Catia Jorge as CEO and Claudio Torres joining the Board, as part of Sadot's transformation into an emerging player in the global Agri-food supply chain.
The new Chairman, age 62, holds an MBA in International Business/Corporate Finance from Claremont Graduate University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from California Polytechnic University. His career spans across six countries and three continents, with roles including CEO, COO, and President positions.
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) ha nominato Mark McKinney come Presidente del Consiglio, con effetto dal 6 marzo 2025, succedendo a Kevin Mohan che rimarrà Direttore. McKinney, che è entrato a far parte del Consiglio di Sadot nel giugno 2023, porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza dirigenziale in diversi settori.
Il vasto background di McKinney include ruoli di leadership in importanti aziende di agribusiness e nella catena di fornitura alimentare, come Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods e Local Bounti. La sua nomina segue recenti cambiamenti dirigenziali, tra cui Catia Jorge come CEO e Claudio Torres che si unisce al Consiglio, nell'ambito della trasformazione di Sadot in un attore emergente nella catena di fornitura agro-alimentare globale.
Il nuovo Presidente, di 62 anni, possiede un MBA in Business Internazionale/Finanza Aziendale presso la Claremont Graduate University e una laurea in Ingegneria Chimica presso la California Polytechnic University. La sua carriera si estende su sei paesi e tre continenti, con ruoli che includono posizioni di CEO, COO e Presidente.
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) ha nombrado a Mark McKinney como Presidente de la Junta, con efecto a partir del 6 de marzo de 2025, sucediendo a Kevin Mohan, quien permanecerá como Director. McKinney, quien se unió a la Junta de Sadot en junio de 2023, aporta más de 30 años de experiencia ejecutiva en múltiples industrias.
El amplio historial de McKinney incluye roles de liderazgo en importantes empresas de agronegocios y en la cadena de suministro de alimentos, como Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods y Local Bounti. Su nombramiento sigue a recientes cambios ejecutivos, incluyendo a Catia Jorge como CEO y a Claudio Torres uniéndose a la Junta, como parte de la transformación de Sadot en un jugador emergente en la cadena de suministro agroalimentaria global.
El nuevo Presidente, de 62 años, posee un MBA en Negocios Internacionales/Finanzas Corporativas de la Claremont Graduate University y una licenciatura en Ingeniería Química de la California Polytechnic University. Su carrera abarca seis países y tres continentes, con roles que incluyen posiciones de CEO, COO y Presidente.
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT)는 Mark McKinney를 이사회 의장으로 임명했으며, 이는 2025년 3월 6일부터 효력이 발생하고 Kevin Mohan이 이사로 남아 있게 됩니다. McKinney는 2023년 6월 Sadot 이사회에 합류했으며, 다양한 산업에서 30년 이상의 경영 경험을 제공합니다.
McKinney의 광범위한 경력은 Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods 및 Local Bounti와 같은 주요 농업 비즈니스 및 식품 공급망 회사에서의 리더십 역할을 포함합니다. 그의 임명은 Catia Jorge가 CEO로 취임하고 Claudio Torres가 이사회에 합류하는 등 최근 경영진 변화에 따른 것입니다. 이는 Sadot이 글로벌 농식품 공급망의 새로운 플레이어로 변모하는 과정의 일환입니다.
62세의 새로운 의장은 Claremont Graduate University에서 국제 비즈니스/기업 금융에 대한 MBA와 California Polytechnic University에서 화학 공학 학사 학위를 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 경력은 6개국과 3개 대륙에 걸쳐 있으며, CEO, COO 및 사장 직책을 포함합니다.
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) a nommé Mark McKinney en tant que Président du Conseil, à compter du 6 mars 2025, en remplacement de Kevin Mohan qui restera Directeur. McKinney, qui a rejoint le Conseil de Sadot en juin 2023, apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience exécutive dans divers secteurs.
Le parcours étendu de McKinney comprend des rôles de leadership dans de grandes entreprises d'agroalimentaire et de chaîne d'approvisionnement alimentaire telles que Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods et Local Bounti. Sa nomination fait suite à des changements récents au sein de la direction, y compris Catia Jorge en tant que PDG et Claudio Torres rejoignant le Conseil, dans le cadre de la transformation de Sadot en un acteur émergent dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement agro-alimentaire mondiale.
Le nouveau Président, âgé de 62 ans, détient un MBA en affaires internationales/finance d'entreprise de la Claremont Graduate University et un diplôme en ingénierie chimique de la California Polytechnic University. Sa carrière s'étend sur six pays et trois continents, avec des rôles incluant ceux de PDG, COO et Président.
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) hat Mark McKinney zum Vorsitzenden des Vorstands ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 6. März 2025, und folgt damit auf Kevin Mohan, der weiterhin als Direktor tätig bleibt. McKinney, der im Juni 2023 in den Vorstand von Sadot eintrat, bringt über 30 Jahre Führungserfahrung aus verschiedenen Branchen mit.
McKinneys umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst Führungspositionen bei großen Agrarunternehmen und in der Lebensmittelversorgungskette, darunter Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods und Local Bounti. Seine Ernennung folgt auf kürzliche Veränderungen in der Unternehmensführung, darunter Catia Jorge als CEO und Claudio Torres, der dem Vorstand beitritt, im Rahmen der Transformation von Sadot zu einem aufstrebenden Akteur in der globalen Agrar-Lebensmittelversorgungskette.
Der neue Vorsitzende, 62 Jahre alt, hat einen MBA in International Business/Corporate Finance von der Claremont Graduate University und einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Chemieingenieurwesen von der California Polytechnic University. Seine Karriere erstreckt sich über sechs Länder und drei Kontinente, mit Positionen als CEO, COO und Präsident.
- Appointment of highly experienced executive with 30+ years in agri-food industry
- New Chairman brings significant operational expertise from major companies like Dole and Sunkist
- Continuity maintained with former Chairman remaining as Director
- Strengthened leadership team with recent appointments of new CEO and Board member
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BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global Agri-food supply chain, is pleased to announce that Mark McKinney has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, effective March 6, 2025, succeeding Kevin Mohan who will remain as a Director. Mr. McKinney joined Sadot's Board of Directors on June 9, 2023 and currently is a member of both the audit and compensation committees. Mr. McKinney brings over 30 years of executive experience across multiple industries. He has held prominent leadership roles, including CEO, COO and President, for global organizations spanning six countries and three continents.
Mr. McKinney's career includes successfully leading agri-business and food supply chain giants such as Dole Packaged Goods, Sunkist Growers, Al Ghurair Foods and Local Bounti. Through his leadership, Mark has optimized operations, driven financial growth, and executed strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced organization value.
"Taking on the role of Chairman of the Board at this pivotal moment is an exciting opportunity." said Mark McKinney. "As we continue to grow and evolve, I am eager to work alongside the talented leadership team and Board members to build upon the strong foundation we have established. Together, we will focus on expanding our market presence and driving long-term value for all stakeholders."
"We are thrilled to have Mark take on this critical leadership role," said Catia Jorge, CEO of Sadot. "His deep industry knowledge and experience will be crucial as we continue to focus on our growth strategy and accelerate the expansion of Sadot."
Kevin Mohan stated, "Leading Sadot Group through this transformative period has been an extraordinary privilege. From architecting the new business model to securing the deal that set our company on its current trajectory, my focus has always been on creating sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders."
Mr. Mohan continued "This transition marks the next step in our evolution, and I firmly believe that appointing Mark McKinney as Chairman is the best move for the company and its shareholders. His wealth of experience in the agri-food supply chain industry makes him uniquely suited to help drive our vision forward. While my role is shifting, my commitment to Sadot and its shareholders remains steadfast. I look forward to continuing to serve on the Board and supporting the leadership team as we build on the strong foundation we've established. Our mission has never been clearer, and I am excited for what lies ahead."
Sadot Group has recently announced several major changes to its executive leadership team including the addition of Catia Jorge as CEO and Claudio Torres to the Board of Directors. As the Company continues its transformation into an emerging player in the global Agri-food supply chain, appointing Mr. McKinney as Chairman continues to enhance the extensive knowledge and experience levels of the senior leadership team.
The Board of Directors and leadership team extend their sincere thanks to Kevin Mohan for his invaluable contributions during his tenure as Chaiman.
Mr. McKinney's bio follows:
Mark McKinney, age 62, is a global leader with +30 years of executive, senior level domestic and international experience including, CEO, COO, President, Vice President, and Senior Director responsibilities across six countries and three continents. From 1993 to 2015, Mr. McKinney served in various senior roles at the Dole Food Company, including Senior Director positions in Dole Asia, Ltd. and Dole Europe S.A., President and Managing Director of Dole Thailand and President of Dole Packaged Foods Asia. Following his tenure at the Dole Food Company, Mr. McKinney served as Chief Operating Officer of Fruit Growers Supply, the supply division of Sunkist Growers, from 2018 through 2021 where he directly managed six business verticals (corrugated plant, post-harvest coatings, pallet manufacturing, packing house technologies, retail farm centers, and timber operations). From 2021 through 2022, Mr. McKinney served as the Chief Operating Officer of Local Bounti (LOCL), a company specializing in ag-tech and indoor farming. Mr. McKinney received his MBA with a concentration in International Business/Corporate Finance from Claremont Graduate University, Peter F. Drucker Graduate Management Center, and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry from California Polytechnic University.
About Sadot Group Inc.
Sadot Group Inc. has rapidly established itself as an emerging player in the global food supply chain. Sadot Group provides innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions that address the world's growing food security challenges.
Sadot Group currently operates within key verticals of the global food supply chain including global agri-commodity origination and trading operations for food/feed products such as soybean meal, wheat and corn, and farm operations producing grains and tree crops in Southern Africa.
Sadot Group connects producers and consumers across the globe, sourcing agri-commodity products from producing geographies such as the Americas, Africa and the Black Sea and delivering to markets in Southeast Asia, China and the Middle East/North Africa region.
Sadot Group is headquartered in Burleson, Texas with subsidiary operations throughout the United States, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Israel, Singapore, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Zambia. For more information, please visit www.sadotgroupinc.com.
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