Two more executives leaving Chiquita
Two more executives leaving Chiquita
Cutrale-Safra completed its acquisition of Chiquita earlier this year, and since that time several executives have left and the company announced it will be closing its headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Brian W. Kocher, who had been serving as Chiquita's president and chief executive officer, and Joseph B. Johnson, the company’s vice president and chief accounting officer, are the latest to announce their departures from the company.
Earlier this year Kocher’s predecessor, Ed Lonergan, left the company, as did Rick Frier, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Kevin Holland, chief people officer; and James Thompson, general counsel.
Kocher, who should receive more than $7 million in a severance package, resigned effective March 31, and Johnson's resignation is effective April 17.
Kocher had been Chiquita's interim president and CEO since January 2015. From September 2013 to January 2015 he served as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. He held a variety of other leadership roles at the company since 2005, including president of Europe and Middle East from January 2011 to February 2012 and as our president of North America from October 2007 to December 2010.