Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (March 5, 2024) – Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the revolutionary Arctic® apple varieties, is happy to announce the appointment of Don Westcott as the brand new President of the corporate. Westcott is taking on from Neal Carter, who has transitioned to the place of CEO. OSF has additionally welcomed a pivotal addition to its management crew with the appointment of Sarah Evanega because the Vice President of Exterior Relations.
“I’m honored to step into the position of President of Okanagan Specialty Fruits. I acknowledge the magnitude of the tasks that include this place. I can not overstate my admiration and gratitude for Neal, his mentorship, and the groundbreaking legacy he has established,” stated Westcott. “I look ahead to persevering with collaboration with Neal and our whole crew as we construct upon the corporate’s outstanding accomplishments and drive additional growth.”
Evanega brings a Doctorate in Plant Biology and in depth expertise within the meals and agriculture biotechnology sectors, garnered by varied management roles in the private and non-private sectors. Notably, Evanega was the founding Director of the Alliance for Science – a worldwide communications effort that goals to enhance science literacy and science-informed policy-making throughout a variety of points, together with agricultural biotechnology. She has additionally been acknowledged for her spectacular work by varied awards in science, communications, schooling, and management. In her outward-facing capability at OSF, she is going to spearhead all company relationships and function a number one voice in propelling the corporate in the direction of unprecedented progress throughout North America.
“I am thrilled that my new position completely combines my passions – plant science innovation, entry to wholesome consuming, and my dedication to fostering impactful connections,” states Evanega. “I’m honored to be working for such an revolutionary and forward-thinking firm and am keen to have interaction with our stakeholders in a means that I hope shall be instrumental to the imaginative and prescient and targets of OSF.”
Carter, who co-founded OSF in 1996 alongside his spouse Louisa, will transition to his new position, which can embrace the pursuit of alternatives that may contribute to the corporate’s ongoing progress. As CEO, he’ll leverage his experience and OSF’s scientific capabilities to discover new avenues, together with growing OSF’s new cider enterprise, Infinite Orchard. Carter’s strategic imaginative and prescient and dedication to innovation have been instrumental in guiding the corporate’s success. In his position as CEO, he’ll guarantee OSF maintains its standing as an business trailblazer.
“Don has been a useful member of the OSF management crew since becoming a member of us in 2017,” Carter defined. “Along with his in depth business expertise, confirmed observe file of success, and deep alignment with OSF’s mission and values, there isn’t a one higher suited to guide OSF into the longer term.”
About Okanagan Specialty Fruits & Arctic Apples
Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) is a vertically built-in firm specializing in growing, rising, processing, and advertising novel tree fruit varieties developed by bioengineering and different molecular instruments. Based mostly in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, OSF was based in 1996 and purchased by an affiliate of Third Safety, LLC in 2019. OSF’s flagship product is its nonbrowning Arctic apples. Arctic apples present a sustainable resolution to much less meals waste and improved apple consumption. All Arctic apples are grown in Washington state. For client data, go to www.arcticapples.com; for firm data and partnership alternatives, go to www.osfruits.com..
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