Mission Produce Announces Timothy Bulow as President and Chief Operating Officer; Steve Barnard Comments
OXNARD, CA - A new leader with over three decades of expertise is stepping on the scene at Mission Produce. Recently, the avocado and mango supplier announced Timothy Bulow as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective no later than August 1, 2022. As he takes over this role, Steve Barnard will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
“I’m incredibly excited to bring my passion for international business and experience in the food industry to Mission,” said Bulow. “Mission has earned a reputation for game-changing innovation, which has translated into its position as the global leader of the avocado market. I look forward to working with our teams, growing partners, and customers to accelerate our penetration of new growth markets while continuing to build upon the company’s unparalleled service to its multichannel customer base.”
Bulow offers more than 30 years of experience in leading global operations, business development, and marketing for consumer-facing businesses across a multitude of industries and markets, a press release explained. He also has experience with multinational consumer goods corporations such as General Mills, where he served in several general management and marketing leadership positions.
Prior to joining Mission, Bulow served as Chief Operating Officer at Minor Education, part of Minor International, one of the largest hospitality, restaurant, and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific region.
As Bulow prepares to take on this new role, Barnard commented on his appointment.
“Tim is a versatile and results-driven executive who has a great appreciation for global commerce and the development of new growth markets through his 30-year career working for large multinational enterprises,” he said. “With Tim’s operational and commercial expertise, I’m confident that we will expand upon our industry-leading market share and meet our long-term strategic growth plans. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to further expanding our global footprint under his leadership.”
To read more about Bulow’s career, click here.
With this global business expertise as part of his repertoire, how will Bulow help Mission Produce grow and expand? Stick with AndNowUKnow for updates.
Congratulations to Timothy Bulow on this latest role!
