David R. Bellaire

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ABOUT DAVID R. BELLAIRE

Agriculture Experience:Mucci Farms is an industry leader with greenhouses in Canada and the US, equipped with world-class technology and a dedicated team of over employees. Mucci is the second largest greenhouse marketer in North America, and the largest owner operator of greenhouse production in North America. Today, the business is nearing $1B in revenue and growing. Vertically integrated, Mucci Farms owns and operates over 700-acres of tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce and strawberry greenhouses in Kingsville, Ontario and Huron, Ohio. They also have a global network of over 1,500 acres with partner growers to lead and drive transformative outcomes at the helm of Mucci’s production facilities, a core and highly profitable business backed by Cox. The production facilities operate at a scale comparable to standalone enterprises. The Head of Farm Operations possesses the scope and responsibility akin to that of a “mini CEO,” combining exceptional resources and strategic flexibility with a generational outlook to build long-term value and shape the transformation of our food system. An adaptable and resilient expectation, capable of building trust, gaining followership, and guiding teams through change. Setting a clear vision, focus efforts on the most critical priorities, and drive disciplined execution to achieve tangible results.Manufacturing Experience:Experienced Senior Manufacturing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Currently overseeing a five million square foot plant, running two shifts, four thousand employees, and generating over ten billion dollars in yearly revenue. Skilled in Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO/TS 16949, and Quality Management. Strong operations background.