Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 10, 2002

Mohammad Abu-ghazaleh – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (fdp)

MOHAMMAD ABU-GHAZALEH is Chairman of the Board, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer since December 1996. He is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IAT Group Inc. Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh was President and Chief Executive Officer of United Trading Company from 1986 to 1996. Prior to that time, he was General Manager of Metico from 1967 to 1986. Profile
TWST: What has Fresh Del Monte Produce faced over the last seven or

eight months with the economic backdrop and people looking for cyclical

defensive areas? What impact do you feel it has had on