SunOpta Inc - Company Profile
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Executives
Leslie Starr Keating
Chairman Executive BoardMs. Leslie Star Keating has been the Chairman of the company since 2019. Previously, she served as an Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation at Advance Auto Parts, Inc from 2017 to 2018. Prior to this, she held various senior management roles at PepsiCo, Frito-Lay North America from 1985 to 2017. She also serves as Operating Advisor of Clayton Dubilier & Rice Inc.
Brian W. Kocher
Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive BoardMr. Brian W. Kocher has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company since January 2024. Previously, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers Inc from 2022 to 2023. Prior to this, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Castellini Group of Companies from 2015 to 2022. Earlier, Mr. Kocher held various senior level positions at Chiquita Brands International, Inc including Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President of Europe and North America, Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer.
Greg Gaba
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Greg Gaba has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since October 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Finance of the company since 2017.Prior to this, he served for seven years in various finance roles at SMTC Corporation. Earlier, he also served as external auditor at Ernst &Young LLP for six years.
Rob Duchscher
Chief Information Officer Senior ManagementMr. Rob Duchscher has been the Chief Information Officer of the company since March 2017. Previously, he served as the Chief Information Officer at Starkey Hearing Technologies from 2010 to 2017. Prior to this, Mr. Duchscher served as Vice President of Software Engineering and R&D PMO at Starkey Hearing Technologies.
Danielle Duzan
Chief Human Resources Officer Senior ManagementMs. Danielle Duzan has been the Chief Human Resource Officer of the company since 2025.Prior to this, served as Vice President of Human Resources for Operations and Corporate functions at Polaris, Inc. Previously, she held various Human Resources role at Polaris Industries and Honeywell Inc.
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