Mission Produce has announced the appointment of Michael Sims as a member of its board of directors, effective May 5, 2025.

Sims was appointed as a Class I independent director to the audit committee, and his term expires at the company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2028. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce's board of directors has increased its number of directors from eight to nine.

Sims is a seasoned financial executive with more than four decades of experience leading global organizations in the food, agriculture, and consumer sectors. Mission stated that he brings deep operational, strategic, and financial expertise, with a proven track record of driving growth, improving margins, and leading transformative initiatives for public and private companies.

“We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board of directors,” said Steve Barnard, CEO of Mission Produce.

Michael's extensive financial experience, combined with his leadership experience in the food and consumer sectors, makes him an ideal addition to our team. We expect his proven ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives to drive our growth strategies and generate sustainable value in the future.

Sims said he was honored to join Mission Produce's board of directors.

“Mission’s leadership position in the avocado and mango industry, commitment to diversification, operational excellence, and supply chain transparency align closely with my professional philosophies, and I look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth and success,” he said.

Sims most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TruGreen, where he led the company through significant financial restructurings, operational improvements, and strategic capital allocation. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at AdvancePierre Foods, where he helped the company go public and subsequently facilitate its acquisition by Tyson Foods, and at Chiquita Brands International, where he led global finance and business development initiatives for more than 20 years.

In addition to his executive experience, Sims currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods, where he provides strategic and financial oversight as a board member and chair of the audit committee.