BLANDON, PA - Congratulations are in order for Mark Currie! The industry pro was recently named as The Giorgi Companies’ (TGC) Chief Executive Officer of the Food Division, consisting of Giorgi Mushroom, Giorgio Fresh, and Giorgio Foods. Effective April 8, 2024, Currie succeeds Joe Caldwell, who is retiring after seven years of leading the division.

"I am thrilled to join The Giorgi Companies and lead its Food Division. I look forward to building on Giorgio’s reputation as America’s Favorite Mushroom," said Currie. "I also look forward to working with the talented team at TGC to build on its nearly century-long legacy of quality, service, and sustainability."

Currie brings over 20 years of experience in the food industry, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer of Elevation Foods, a press release stated. Prior to that, he held various senior roles at Little Potato Company, J.R. Simplot, and Cavendish Farms. Currie has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in the food sector.

Peter Giorgi, CEO of Giorgi Global Holdings, the parent company of TGC, expressed his gratitude to Caldwell for his contributions and his confidence in Currie.

"We thank Joe for his seven years of leading the Food Division and, in particular, for his great leadership through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wish him all the best in his retirement,” Giorgi stated. “We are very excited to welcome Mark to our company and believe he will build on Giorgio’s 96-year tradition of excellence.”

Cheers to the new Chief!