IFCO Systems has hired Candice Herndon as president of IFCO North America.
She was vice president of first mile solutions and key European accounts at CHEP. She was at CHEP for 14 years and was responsible for the growth of Brambles’ plastic pallet and containers division in Europe, according to a news release. Herndon helped develop new products and supply chain solutions that eliminate waste risk and cost, according to the release.
“Her strong leadership skills and proven track record in strategic planning, customer collaboration and innovation, and operational excellence make her the ideal person to lead our North American business,” Michael Pooley, CEO, said in the release.
She was at CHEP in other leadership roles, and was responsible for strategic planning, brand strategy, customer value creation, and sustainability and regulatory affairs.
“The company’s vision of an efficient, sustainable fresh food supply chain is imperative now, more than ever,” Herndon said in the release. “I look forward to working with IFCO leadership, the North American team, our customers and the entire fresh food supply chain to advance that mission.”
She succeeds Dan Martin. Pooley thanked Martin, who became president of IFCO in October 2018.
“Dan has done an excellent job in improving the performance of the IFCO North America business and helping the business secure significant contracts,” Pooley said in the release.
