Carl McCann

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Carl McCann, Executive Chairman
BBS, MA, FCA

Appointed to the Board:  February 2021

Nationality:  Irish

Age:  72

Skills and experience: With over 40 years in the fresh produce industry, Carl began his career at KPMG before moving to work in Fyffes in 1980. During this time, he held roles of increasing leadership, including Finance Director, Vice Chairman and Executive Chairman, while also overseeing the execution of strategic priorities across the business. Carl was appointed Chairman of Fyffes in 2003, before assuming the role of Executive Chairman at Total Produce in 2006 and during his tenure he led Total Produce through numerous strategic initiatives and operational achievements, including its growth and expansion across European and North American markets, and more recently, its combination with Dole Food Company. Carl has served as our Executive Chair since 2021. In addition to these roles, he is also Chairman of Balmoral and serves on the Boards of several other companies.

Education: Carl earned his undergraduate and master's degrees from Trinity College Dublin and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.