The fresh fruit provider has selected Barbara Guerpillon to head corporate venturing unit Dole Ventures after five years leading Unilever's Foundry Asia business.
Barbara Guerpillon was yesterday announced as the inaugural global head of Dole Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Singapore-based fresh food supplier Dole, which is itself owned by conglomerate Itochu.
Founded in 1851, Dole provides fresh fruit and vegetables and has an estimated $2.5bn annual turnover across more than 70 operating markets.
The appointment comes after Dole Ventures established its Sunshine for All Investment Fund, a $2m unit that will target strategic deals intended to help reduce food waste and…
