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Currently serving as the managing director of Greenyard’s frozen division, Francis Kint will succeed co-CEOs Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld. Kint will take up the position on 1 January and will join and lead the group executive management alongside the current chief financial officer, Nicolas De Clercq. He has previously held the position of CEO at Univeg, which is now known as Greenyard’s fresh segment from 2013 until 2015. Koen Hoffman, chairman of the board of directors, commented: “Francis Kint is the best candidate for the position of group CEO. He held leadership positions in both the fresh and long fresh segments, built expertise across the group, holds a deep understanding of the fruit and vegetable industry, and gained valuable knowledge in both the food service and retail channels during his career.” Francis Kint said: “I’m proud and excited to continue my journey in the Greenyard family. This is a fantastic moment to take on the role of CEO, based on a smooth transition and supported by our board of directors, our founder Hein Deprez, and very strong teams across the world". He added: "The company has great ambitions for further growth and our pure-plant products respond to the needs of today’s consumers. We are in an excellent position to be a leading global actor in the consumer trend towards a healthier lifestyle and more sustainable food chains. The momentum for pure-plant food solutions is there, and we are ready to grasp it fully."