Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet announced that Andrea Montagna will become CEO of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet, effective July 1. Montagna joined Mayda Sotomayor as co-CEO in July 2025.

Sotomayor will step back from her executive responsibilities and continue her involvement with the company as a board member of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet and advisor to the business.

The transition reflects Greenyard's commitment to continuity and it’s future ambitions in the U.S., building on the strong foundation established by Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet over many decades.

Over the past year, Montagna and Sotomayor have worked closely together to ensure a smooth transfer of responsibilities while maintaining momentum across the business. Since joining as co-CEO, Montagna 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.

"I have known Mayda for almost 30 years, and throughout that time she has been an exceptional ambassador for our company," Hein Deprez, founder and executive chairman of Greenyard. "Her contribution to the development of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has been significant, and I am grateful that she will remain closely connected to the business as a board member and advisor. At the same time, the past year has confirmed that Andrea is the right leader to take the company forward. This transition provides both continuity and a strong platform for future growth."

Sotomayor has played an instrumental role in the development of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet over the past decades, helping build long-standing partnerships, grow the business and strengthen its position in the market. Widely respected as an industry expert and a leading lady across the produce industry, she has been a trusted partner to customers, growers and colleagues throughout her career.

While stepping away from day-to-day leadership, she will remain involved through her board role and advisory engagement, ensuring continuity and allowing the company to continue benefiting from her experience, knowledge and network.

"Over the past year, I have had the privilege of working closely with Mayda, our leadership team and colleagues across the organization," Montagna. "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."

"After many rewarding years in executive leadership, I feel this is the right moment to pass the baton," said Sotomayor. "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."

Montagna will lead Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet into its next phase, supported by the leadership team and Sotomayor's continued involvement.

Looking ahead, the company aims to become the leading integrated fresh produce platform in the United States by combining strong grower partnerships, customer-centric commercial execution and world-class logistics capabilities.

Building on its long-standing heritage in citrus, the company will continue to diversify its offering into categories such as avocados, tropical fruit and other premium products, while Greenyard Logistics will further develop its capabilities to provide customers and growers with more integrated and efficient supply chain solutions. Supported by Greenyard's global expertise Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet is well positioned for its next phase of growth and value creation.