Driscoll's Names New CEO

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Soren Bjorn, the CEO of California berry giant Driscoll’s, stepped down amid a growing legal storm over allegations that its strawberries contain toxic “forever chemicals.”

Driscoll's names new CEO

Driscoll’s announced Tuesday that Brie Reiter Smith has been named chief executive officer of the Watsonville-based berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. The company made the announcement in a press release, but stated there would be no further information released on the decision. Smith, who has served as vice chair of Driscoll’s board of directors, assumes the position immediately. Bjorn will remain with the company during the transition and …

New Driscoll’s CEO Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn

Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of Driscoll’s board of directors, has replaced Soren Bjorn as chief executive officer, the Watsonville-based company announced on Tuesday. The post New Driscoll’s CEO Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.

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Driscoll's CEO Soren Bjorn to step down, Brie Reiter Smith named as successor.

Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn will step down after more than two years in the role, the global berry company announced in an Aug. 25 press release. Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of the company’s board of directors, will succeed Bjorn…

Driscoll’s names new CEO

Driscoll’s names new CEO