Mission Produce appoints Douglas Stone to board of directors
Worldwide fresh fruit and vegetable grower and distributor Mission Produce named Douglas M. Stone to its Board of Directors, effective November 26, 2025. On the same day, Stone will also join the Compensation Committee.
“Douglas brings a wealth of experience in agribusiness and supply chain leadership,” said Steve Barnard, CEO of Mission Produce. “His proven ability to drive operational efficiency and strategic sourcing will be invaluable as the company continues to strengthen its global network and deliver value to customers and shareholders.”
Stone is appointed as an independent Class I director with a term expiring at the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. To include the executive, the company's Board of Directors has increased its size from 10 to 11 directors.
“The company's commitment to quality, innovation, and growth aligns with my professional values, and I look forward to contributing to the Company’s long-term success,” Stone said.
Meet Mission's new director
Stone brings decades of leadership experience in the agribusiness industry. He most recently served as President of AgriBusiness at J.R. Simplot Company from 2018 to 2024, overseeing strategic growth and operational excellence across global markets.
Prior to that, he held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Wholesale Sales at J.R. Simplot Company (2016–2018), President and CEO of Consolidated Sourcing Solutions (2010–2016), and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Terra Industries Inc. (2007–2010).
Stone holds an MBA from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Iowa.
His extensive background in leadership and strategic sourcing will provide valuable insights as Mission advances its global initiatives and explores new opportunities for growth.
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