Andrea Montagna will become CEO of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet. This planned leadership transition was initiated in July 2025 when Montagna joined Mayda Sotomayor as co-CEO, according to the companies.
The companies say Sotomayor will step back from her executive responsibilities and continue her involvement with the company as a board member and advisor to the business.
“After many rewarding years in executive leadership, I feel this is the right moment to pass the baton,” Sotomayor says. “I’m looking forward to remaining connected to Greenyard, a company that means so much to me. I am proud of what we have built together with our employees, customers, growers and partners, and I am excited about what lies ahead under Andrea’s leadership. I look forward to continuing to support the business as a board member and advisor and contributing to its future success in an industry that represents the future of food.”
The companies say that during the past year, Montagna and Sotomayor have worked closely to ensure a smooth transfer of responsibilities. Since Montagna has joined as co-CEO, the companies say she has worked with teams throughout the organization to strengthen customer and grower relationships, advance strategic priorities and help prepare the business for its next phase of growth.
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet says Sotomayor has played an instrumental role in the development of the companies over the past decades, helping build long-standing partnerships, grow the business and strengthen its position in the market. The companies say this transition reflects its commitment to continuity and future ambitions in the U.S., building on the strong foundation established by Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet over many decades.
“Over the past year, I have had the privilege of working closely with Mayda, our leadership team and colleagues across the organization,” Montagna says. “What stands out most is the strength of the relationships that have been built with customers, growers and partners over many years. Those relationships, combined with a talented team and a strong market position, provide an excellent foundation for the future. I look forward to leading the next chapter of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet together with our teams.”
