He increased the focus on accelerating the innovation process, sustainability outcomes and digital platforms, helped grow the Zespri brand into one of the largest in fresh produce, and passionately drove the Zespri culture focused on finding great people and support them to achieve outstanding results. Prior to assuming the CEO role, he held positions in operations, sales, marketing and business development at Zespri with locations in Asia and Europe.

“We are delighted to welcome Daniel to Driscoll's as President of the Americas. “His exceptional leadership at Zespri, a company we admire, is a testament to his strategic acumen and dedication to driving success in the produce industry,” said Soren Bjorn, CEO of Driscoll's.

Soren Bjorn Chief Executive Officer – Driscoll's   (Photo: Business Wire)

“Dan is a values-based leader, which made him an ideal candidate for this important position.” He balances forward-thinking and operational agricultural excellence with a clear track record of creating sustainable value for shareholders.”

"Driscoll's is an iconic produce brand and I am honored to lead a business that has such a strong foundation and join such a fantastic team," Mathieson said. "I am fully aligned with Driscoll's mission and look forward to creating an environment of research, innovation and execution and helping to deliver a world-class product to customers and consumers and generating real value for our producers."

In the coming months, Mathieson will leave his CEO position at Zespri and move with his family to the United States from Singapore.

About Driscoll's

Driscoll's is the global market leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of agricultural heritage, Driscoll's is a pioneer in berry flavor innovation and the trusted consumer brand for Only the Finest Berries™. With more than 900 independent growers worldwide, Driscoll's develops exclusive proprietary berry varieties using only traditional growing methods that focus on growing great-tasting berries.

A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow seedlings which are then grown on local family farms. Driscoll's berries are grown in more than 20 countries and are available to consumers in more than 40 countries in North America, Australia, Europe and China.