Role Description We are seeking an exceptional Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead global commercial strategy, revenue growth, and market expansion for a fast-growing sustainable fruit & citrus ingredients business. This is a high-impact executive role driving Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Business Development across international markets (US, Europe, GCC). - Develop and execute a global commercial strategy for fruit & citrus ingredients - Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and customer retention - Lead Sales, Marketing, Category Directors, and Business Development teams - Oversee strategic accounts, partnerships, and distribution channels - Shape market-specific product portfolios and innovation roadmaps - Build strong relationships with traders, blenders, B2B manufacturers - Lead pricing strategy, margin optimization, and P&L performance - Strengthen digital marketing, trade marketing, and lead generation - Integrate AI tools to enhance commercial efficiency and decision-making - Develop and mentor a high-performance commercial organization Qualifications - 20+ years in commercial leadership - 7+ years in senior executive roles - Strong background in B2B food ingredients (mandatory) - Citrus ingredients experience strongly preferred - Proven track record with top international companies - Experience in juices, concentrates, IQF, fruit derivatives - Global market experience in US & Europe (mandatory) - Existing customer base & strong networking with industry players - Ability to scale commercial operations and drive international expansion Requirements - Strategic market analysis & commercial planning - Sales & revenue optimization - Product & category management - P&L ownership & financial acumen - Digital marketing & branding - International business development - Supply chain & logistics understanding - Leadership, team development, and change management - Customer-centric mindset Benefits - Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses - Comprehensive health benefits - Opportunities for professional development and growth - Flexible working arrangements Company Description Our client is investing 300 million USD in a state-of-the-art production facility, positioning itself as one of the most advanced agri-food manufacturers in the Middle East. The new plant produces a wide portfolio of high-value ingredients for global B2B customers: - Citrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit) - Tomato concentrates (competitive alternative to Italy/Spain for EU importers) - Multi-fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends) - Cloudy juice concentrates (first plant of its kind in the Middle East) - IQF frozen fruits & vegetables (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes) - Freeze-dried fruits & vegetables Customer segments include: - Blending Houses - Food & Beverage Processors - Retail & Food Service - Private Label Manufacturers Global markets served include North America, Europe, Asia, and GCC / Middle East.

• Support the oversight and execution of the External Affairs’ functions for UpTogether through the end of 2026, serving as a strategic thought partner to the team and CEO. • Be a relationship steward, cultivator of new funding opportunities, and coordinator, while ensuring continuity across national fundraising, partnership, and communications during the interim period. • Along with the CEO, provide bi-weekly support to the External Affairs team which includes Senior Partnership Managers and consultants, to facilitate ongoing pipeline development, fundraising, proposal development, and project execution. • Assist with oversight of contractors to similarly ensure timely and quality execution of work. • Meet regularly with foundations, partners, municipal representatives, coalitions, and other stakeholders to maintain partner relationships and fundraising, as well as cultivate new prospects. • Submit pending / upcoming proposals and steward proposals through decision and fund implementation where funding is secured. • Coordinate and support new proposal development, internal review, and grant applications. • Maintain Salesforce records, proposal tracking, and project management flows. • Serve as point person for funding prospects that are already underway, in place, or requiring project development and fund design. • Meet with existing stakeholders about specific fund-related needs, which may range from relationship development and maintenance, to identifying donors and partners, to scoping out fund design, and supporting implementation of existing and new funds through cross-functional coordination and partner engagement. • Actively prospect and lead new fundraising opportunities for both direct cash and operations. • Update pipeline dashboard and create relevant reports for the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and All Staff meetings to demonstrate revenue progress, trends, insights, and analysis. • Along with the CEO, lead strategic external communications, presentations, talking points, partner engagements, and any other external-facing materials. • Support UpTogether’s individual giving efforts by maintaining donor stewardship, coordinating donor communication and acknowledgment, helping the stewardship of donors. • Support planning and execution of UpTogether’s year-end giving campaign, coordinating campaign timeline, messaging, donor outreach, campaign materials, reporting and collaboration with Board of Directors and Executive Team. • Support the Executive Team and Board of Directors in regularly scheduled meetings, to ensure the continued coordination of governance and strategic work and the presentation of timely, data-driven information for decision-making. • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate quarterly Board of Directors meetings and bi-monthly Board Committee meetings. • Prepare agendas and presentations, compile key information and data, highlight decision points, and send timely communications and correspondence. • Prepare meeting minutes, track follow-up tasks and ensure timely completion of action items by the Board, the Executive Team, and across departments internally. • Support Executive Team meetings and governance as-needed. • Track strategic initiatives, key updates, and operational execution of time-sensitive Executive Team work. • Facilitate dissemination of Executive Team updates, ensure coordination of follow-up needs across teams, and, incorporate input from the team to facilitate 360 flow of information. • Tie together fundraising developments and revenue information for Executive Team and Board Meeting presentations. • Prepare metrics, insight, and analysis for the Executive Team and Board as needed. • Coordinate and help prepare agendas and presentations for monthly All-Staff National Team Meetings.

• Drive high-priority initiatives across the business. • Work with leadership to solve business and product challenges. • Build new teams, processes, and capabilities as the company grows. • Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution. • Research new markets, products, and business opportunities. • Improve how we operate by identifying problems and implementing practical solutions. • Take ownership of projects and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

• Assist the President and CEO in managing day-to-day operations of the organization and strategically allocating time. • Work with the President and CEO’s executive assistant to ensure his calendar, engagements, travel, and preparation reflect organizational priorities and are appropriately sequenced and advanced. • Facilitate communication among the senior leadership to promote collaboration, coordination, integration, and productivity across the organization. • Partner closely with the President and CEO to shape priorities, anticipate challenges, and support effective leadership across the team. • Work closely with the President and CEO to design and facilitate effective leadership team and senior leadership team meetings that reinforce shared goals, trust, and disciplined execution. • Manage the planning, preparation, and execution of FLA Board of Directors meetings, including coordinating with all teams on calendar of deadlines, written materials to be provided to the board, content of meetings, communications about meetings, and identification of special guests. • Partner with the Board Liaison to provide strategic direction and coordination for board and committee relations, ensuring alignment among governance engagement, organizational priorities, and the President and CEO’s agenda. • Ensure decisions, context, and follow‑up are communicated clearly, reducing ambiguity and duplication, including the successful communication of institution-wide projects to staff and stakeholders. • Represent the FLA in external meetings. • Set clear priorities, workflows, and quality standards for the executive office to ensure consistent excellence in interaction between the office and the rest of the organization and key external stakeholders. • Plan and direct the operations, staffing, and budget for the executive office.