Fourth-generation, family-owned produce company Lipman Family Farms has appointed José Manuel Madero Garza to its board of directors.
With decades of leadership experience across the U.S., Asia, Latin America and Europe, Madero will help strengthen Lipman’s operations and support its focus on long-term growth and strategic investments, the company says.
Madero is the founder and managing partner of Mexico City-based consulting firm BIZWP SC, where he advises organizations on corporate strategy, financial discipline, organizational effectiveness and good governance. He also serves on the boards of Newmont Corp. and Constellation Brands. Prior leadership roles include CEO of Grupo Bepensa from 2015 to 2019 and senior leadership positions at Monsanto, including president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and president for Latin America North.
“José brings a rare combination of global agribusiness leadership and deep operations knowledge, plus an extensive background serving on public company boards,” says Lipman Family Farms CEO Elyse Lipman. “As we continue to grow and innovate, his perspective will be an asset to Lipman and our stakeholders.”
Madero’s background includes leading large-scale organizations through periods of transformation and growth. He has helped to deliver market share gains in prior roles and has a history of improving performance across complex operations, according to the company.
As Lipman Family Farms continues to invest and innovate in growing, packing and value-added, it says Madero’s proven global experience and strong business acumen will provide key advisory services to the team’s expansion plans.
“I’m honored to join the Lipman Family Farms board,” Madero says. “Lipman’s commitment to growers, customers and communities while delivering fresh produce at scale is impressive. I look forward to supporting the board in its strategic priorities as the company builds long-term growth and success.”
