Jose R Maldonado

Jose R Maldonado has a strong background in finance and operations, with a focus on transportation and trade compliance in the fresh fruit industry. Jose R began their career at Geest, where they worked as an Analyst and conducted cost and production reviews. Jose R then joined Chiquita as a Regional Financial Analyst, responsible for budgeting, variance analysis, and cost reduction. At Dole Fresh Fruit International, they served as a Regional Financial Analyst and later became a Finance Operations Manager, overseeing vessel fleet costs and operational performance. Jose R then joined Mission Produce Inc. as the Director of Transportation, Trade Compliance & Global Logistics. Currently, they are working for Dole Sunshine Company as the Director of Ocean Operations Strategy, focusing on vessel chartering and international transportation. Jose R Maldonado's extensive experience in finance and operations makes him a valuable asset in the fresh fruit industry.

Jose R Maldonado earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance, General from Illinois State University from 1986 to 1990. Jose R then went on to obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Accounting from the same university from 1990 to 1992.