The Giumarra Companies strengthens senior leadership with two new appointments

The Giumarra Companies announces the promotions of Sebastian Carmona to Vice President, International Development, and Kristina Lorusso to Vice President, Retail Partner Services.

“As we continue to increase our capabilities and plan for long-term growth, I am pleased to congratulate Sebastian and Kristina in expanded leadership roles that will bring impactful value to our operations,” said Tim Riley, company President and Chief Executive Officer. “Their experience in fostering partnerships and developing new opportunities will be instrumental in accelerating our strategic initiatives.”

Growing Giumarra talent from within 

Carmona, a seasoned executive in the global agribusiness and supply chain sectors, joined The Giumarra Companies in 2021. He held prior leadership roles at CarSol Group, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and Unifrutti Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this newest role, he will be responsible for driving the company’s international growth strategy across farming, sourcing, partnerships, and market expansion.

Lorusso joined The Giumarra Companies in 2015 with a strong grocery retail background, having previously worked in various buying and merchandising roles for Roundy’s Supermarkets, acquired by Kroger in 2015. As Vice President, Retail Partner Services, she will lead the company’s business development strategy for fresh and services.

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