Ed Roberts Email & Phone Number

Financial and accounting management for Chiquita operations in North America, Asia, Europe and the Tropics. Provide key financial and business insights for the core business, innovations, marketing, research & development, and new platforms. Promoted from Director of Finance - Value Chain and Business Management.

Sales, marketing, category management, new products and new business support.

Interim Corporate Controller, Public/Governmental/Private auditor, business plan development, bank work out & etc.

Recruited to establish a "big picture" strategic vision, elevate profile throughout the business community, and review inefficient practices from self-managed regional groups undermining a cohesive methodology for project funding. Rolled out significant consolidation program spearheading a complete change in culture and unifying regional groups under a single entity. Despite widespread initial skepticism, a corporate communication and education process has stemmed fears and concerns, with the organization now primed to aggressively pursue venture capital, and proceed with solid long-term strategy in place. Managed corporate attorney and administered corporate insurance program(s).

Directed global and domestic business plan development, including long and short-term strategies. Develop critical relationships with customers and growers. Accountable for total P & L for entire organization; manage and implement strategies for organizational expansion and infrastructure development including board development, operational policies and systems, annual budgeting, personnel management, and programmatic planning. Managed corporate attorney and successfully defended a $6 million dollar lawsuit.

Managed Cost Accounting and Reporting department.