Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands International today announced that Carla A. Byron has been promoted to the new position of Vice President,
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Treasurer and Corporate Planning, effective immediately. Byron has been the VP of Corporate Planning since 1996. She reports to James B. Riley, Senior VP and CFO of Chiquita.
Byron’s responsibilities will include investor relations, cash management, financing and hedging programs, and risk management, in addition to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic planning.
“Carla’s appointment recognizes her record of accomplishment in strategic decision-making as a key member of our debt restructuring team and in the execution of important acquisitions and divestitures of Chiquita,” said Riley. “Carla’s integrity and financial expertise have earned her the trust and respect of our bankers and other advisors.”
Byron joined Chiquita as financial analyst in 1988, and was promoted to Corporate Planner in 1989 and to Director of Corporate Planning in 1993. During her tenure, she has led ten acquisitions of companies with revenues of US$25-$300m and the divestiture of several business units. Prior to Chiquita, Byron’s experience was with Arthur Young & Co.
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