AgroFresh Appoints Clinton A. Lewis Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
April 12 2021 - 8:00AM
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGFS) (the “Company”), a global
leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced that Clinton
A. Lewis Jr. has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and to
the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Lewis
succeeds Jordi Ferre as Chief Executive Officer, who is expected to
work with Mr. Lewis and the rest of the team in the coming weeks to
ensure a smooth transition.Mr. Lewis brings 30-plus years of
experience in the life sciences space, serving in a number of
national and international leadership roles at Pfizer and Zoetis,
the world’s largest animal health company. Mr. Lewis was
instrumental in executing the carve-out of Zoetis from Pfizer and
driving the profitable growth story that followed.
“Clint is a seasoned executive with a track record of enhancing
operations and driving growth. We are pleased to appoint him as the
next CEO of AgroFresh,” said Nance K. Dicciani, Chairman of the
Board of AgroFresh. “AgroFresh is at a key inflection point, and
the Board believes that Clint is the right person to lead the
Company forward. We are confident that he will leverage his life
sciences experience and significant leadership abilities to pursue
strategic growth opportunities, increase efficiencies and create
shareholder value. The Board is grateful to Jordi for his
contributions and wishes him well in his next chapter.”
Mr. Lewis stated, “AgroFresh has best-in-class post-harvest
solutions, a diverse customer base and a global footprint, and I am
honored to take on this role and build on the Company’s strong
foundation. I intend to hit the ground running, starting by
collaborating with the Board, Jordi and the rest of the management
team to review the business and identify opportunities to drive
growth and create value. I look forward to working with my
colleagues at all levels to provide customers with the food
preservation and waste reduction solutions they count on as we
deliver value for shareholders.”
About Clinton A. Lewis, Jr.
Clinton A. Lewis, Jr., most recently served as executive vice
president and group president responsible for international
operations, commercial development and global genetics at Zoetis
Inc. Prior to being named to that role, Mr. Lewis previously served
at Zoetis as president of international operations from 2015 to
2018 and as president of U.S. operations from 2013 to 2015. Prior
to the formation of Zoetis, Mr. Lewis served as president of U.S.
operations at Pfizer Animal Health, which he joined in 2007. Mr.
Lewis first joined Pfizer in 1988 in the human health
pharmaceutical segment and held positions of increasing
responsibility in various commercial operations and general
management roles.
Mr. Lewis currently serves on the Board of Directors of
International Paper. He formerly served as chairman of the board
for the Animal Health Institute (AHI), an industry trade
association in the U.S., and served as treasurer for the
International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH), an industry
trade association in Europe. Mr. Lewis holds a B.S. from Fairfield
University and an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh (Nasdaq: AGFS) is an AgTech innovator and global
leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the
planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions,
data-driven digital technologies and high-touch customer services.
AgroFresh supports growers, packers and retailers with solutions
across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the
shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40
years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops,
including revolutionizing the apple industry with the SmartFresh™
Quality System for more than 20 years. This is powered by a
comprehensive portfolio that includes plant-based coatings,
equipment and proprietary solutions that help improve the freshness
supply chain from harvest to the home. Visit agrofresh.com to learn
more.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this release may contain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, included in this release that
address activities, events or developments that the Company expects
or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements and are identified with, but not limited to, words such
as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "estimate", "plan",
"outlook", and "project" and other similar expressions (or the
negative versions of such words or expressions). Forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, information concerning the
Company's possible or assumed future results of operations,
including all statements regarding anticipated future growth or
profitability, business strategies, competitive position, industry
environment, potential growth opportunities and the effects of
regulation. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions
concerning future events. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and
other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's
management's control that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking
statements. These risks include, without limitation, the risk of
increased competition; the ability of the business to grow and
manage growth profitably; risks associated with the Company's
substantial level of indebtedness; risks associated with
acquisitions and investments; changes in applicable laws or
regulations, and the possibility that the Company may be adversely
affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in
the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Contacts:
Investor RelationsJeff Sonnek
Jeff.Sonnek@icrinc.com646-277-1263
Media Cory Ziskind
Cory.Ziskind@icrinc.com646-277-1232
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