Mission Produce announces leadership transition as president of Central and South America retires

OXNARD, Calif. - Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO), a supplier of fresh Hass avocados with a market capitalization of $877 million and strong revenue growth of 29.5% over the last twelve months, announced Thursday that Juan Wiesner, President of Central and South America, will retire effective November 1, 2025, after 14 years with the company. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a healthy financial position with good overall health metrics.

Simón González, a 13-year company veteran, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, International Farming, as part of the company’s succession plan.

During his tenure, Wiesner led Mission’s growth across Central and South America, establishing operations in Peru and later expanding into Guatemala. Under his leadership, the company developed more than 6,500 plantable hectares of avocados, mangos, and blueberries across both countries. This expansion has contributed to the company’s robust financial performance, with InvestingPro data showing annual revenue reaching $1.39 billion and maintaining liquid assets that exceed short-term obligations.

"Juan has been an integral part of Mission Produce’s global growth," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "When the company first established operations in Peru, he brought our vision of vertical integration to life."

González, who currently leads the company’s post-harvest and packing operations, brings over 20 years of agribusiness experience to his new role. He holds an MBA from Emory University, a degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, and a LEAD Program Certificate from Stanford University.

In his expanded position, González will oversee agricultural production and packing operations for avocados, blueberries, and mangos in Peru and Guatemala.

Mission Produce delivers fresh Hass avocados and mangos to customers in over 25 countries and maintains packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. The company’s operational efficiency has resulted in a moderate debt level and strong return over the last three months, according to InvestingPro analysis, which offers additional insights through its comprehensive Pro Research Report, available to subscribers.

The information in this article is based on a company press release.

In other recent news, Mission Produce reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.12, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.08. Revenue for the quarter increased by 28% year-over-year to $380.3 million, well above the projected $269.5 million. Additionally, Mission Produce announced a leadership change with the retirement of Juan Wiesner, President of Central and South America, effective November 1, 2025. Simón González, a 13-year company veteran, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, International Farming. In another development, Mission Produce appointed Laura Flanagan to its board of directors, expanding the board from nine to ten members. Flanagan joins as an independent Class III director, with her term set to expire at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. These recent developments reflect ongoing strategic changes within the company.

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