Progressive Produce has appointed Andy Webb vice president of business development.
The Los Angeles-based company says Webb will be working across everything Progressive does including produce and 3PL services to continue its ongoing growth strategy.
“Andy has consistently made Progressive Produce and our partners better with his ability to realize new value creation,” said Cory Stahl, vice president of sales."With his sales experience throughout all sectors of the food industry and having worked with all commodity teams at Progressive, we’re really excited to see how Andy enhances us in his new role.”
A 15-year produce veteran, Webb has worked in packaging, logistics and sales, where he has demonstrated his passion for produce, leadership qualities and ability to partner with customers to help them achieve their goals, according to a news release.
Progressive Produce said Webb embodies the company’s core values of being relentless in its pursuit of excellence and doing what one says they’ll do.
“I’m deeply honored and thrilled to take on my new role with Progressive Produce,” said Webb. “The opportunity to make a big impact and help our company grow is very exciting to me. I have so much appreciation for our Progressive family, and I look forward to helping Progressive and our partners achieve our goals.”
Scott Leimkuhler, senior vice president of sales and marketing, also sees Webb as a strong fit for Progressive Produce.
“Andy’s natural ability to spot opportunities and align them with our company and our partners is what makes him successful,” he said. “Andy has utilized Progressive’s proven process, creating great results for over a decade. I have no doubt that he will help take our company to even greater heights in this new role.”
