Smart Agribusiness as Usual: Duda Sets the Stage for Its Next Leader
June 20, 2022 Oviedo, FL-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of DUDA and leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, has announced its current President, Samuel “Sammy” Duda, has been named the parent company’s CEO-elect. This decision marks the end of a nearly year-long process led by the company’s board of directors with support from an international leadership advisory firm.
According to the company, Sammy will continue to fulfill the responsibilities of his existing role until transitioning to CEO on Jan. 1, 2023. At that time, his role will shift to one of oversight for Duda Farm Fresh Foods as he begins guiding the family-owned and operated diversified land company’s consolidated business vision, goals, and values.
“I couldn’t be more humbled and proud to have the opportunity to lead DUDA as a fourth-generation family member and continue our commitment to our values,” he says. “I look forward to learning from and working with DUDA’s leaders and board of directors for the continued success of the company and all of its stakeholders.”
Sammy Duda
DUDA’s current CEO David Duda has served in this role since 2010 and was the first member of the Duda family’s fourth generation to earn the position. The legacy of family leadership will continue with Sammy’s selection as CEO-elect.
“We have been blessed with great foresight by previous generations, plus an ongoing commitment to leadership succession within this fourth generation of the Duda family,” David says. “I’m grateful to everyone for my 12 years as CEO and am excited to work closely with Sammy through the remainder of my tenure as we prepare for the transition. Sammy is skilled at building relationships, and I am confident he will do a great job as the new CEO.”
Over the next six months, Sammy will work alongside David, the company’s executive leadership team, and its board of directors to make his transition as seamless and productive as possible.
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