Chiquita International names VP sales and development

Chiquita International names VP sales and development Chiquita Brands International said Friday that Michael J. Holcomb has been named vice president of corporate sales and customer development, responsible for the company's global sales organization.
   Holcomb comes to Chiquita from Kao Brands Co., an $11 billion consumer packaged good company based in Japan.
   'Mike has more than 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, and during his career, he consistently delivered sustainable, profitable growth,” said Fernando Aguirre, company chairman and chief executive officer. 'I am confident that Mike will successfully continue to integrate the Chiquita and Fresh Express high-performance sales teams. We believe his expertise will help to ensure that our united, global sales force effectively leverages the proven value-selling approach that forms the core of our sales philosophy and growth strategy.'