GreenFruit Avocados Reshuffles Leadership to Tighten Supply Chain

CEO Scott Bauwens aims to turn the most volatile segment of the avocado trade—the journey from grove to shelf—into a primary competitive advantage. The company, which underwent a major ownership restructuring in April 2026, currently operates across California, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. These leadership changes are intended to synchronize these vertically integrated segments into a more responsive network.

Ryan C. Fink joins the firm after a decade at Mission Produce, where he served as Vice President of North American Operations. His tenure included managing ripening facilities across three continents and scaling a major import program in Peru. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Michigan. Supporting this expansion are internal promotions: Giovanni Espinosa, a 2023 '40 Under Forty' honoree, will lead sales, while Andrew Gomez takes over sourcing. Gomez, previously a media analyst, was instrumental in establishing the company’s Colombian operations. Together, these executives are tasked with refining the ripening and distribution processes that define the company's current growth phase.