Joseph Lomonaco

Joseph LoMonaco, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Joseph has held various leadership roles in finance and accounting, primarily in the agriculture and seafood industries.

Joseph'smost recent position was as the Business Unit Controller for the Americas and Finance Director at Mowi, the world's leading seafood company. Joseph joined the company in November 2017 and their role involved overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance for Mowi USA.

Prior to Mowi, LoMonaco served as the Chief Financial Officer at Royal Flowers, Inc., a renowned grower of high-quality Ecuadorian roses. In this role, they provided leadership and oversight for the company's financial operations in the United States.

LoMonaco also gained valuable experience as a Financial Consultant at Palm Healthcare Company, where they worked closely with the CFO on various financial projects, including audits, financial modeling, and employee benefits.

Before their time at Palm Healthcare, LoMonaco held the position of Chief Financial Officer at National Brands, Inc., an accounting, finance, and management services firm. In this role, they reorganized the finance and accounting functions to improve internal customer service while reducing headcount.

In addition to the above roles, LoMonaco has extensive experience in the fresh flowers industry. Joseph served as the Vice President of North American Operations at Dole Fresh Flowers, overseeing production, distribution, and finance functions. Joseph later took on the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, and supervising multiple director-level employees. Prior to this, they held roles as the Division Controller, Controller, and Manager of Business Transformation & Strategy at the same organization, handling financial statement consolidation, process improvements, and operational policies.

Earlier in their career, LoMonaco worked as the Corporate Controller at FryeTech, Inc., a carbon paper manufacturer, and as a Controller at First Paragon, Inc. & Bouquette, Inc., where they were involved in recruiting and developing accounting staff and establishing accounting policies.

LoMonaco began their career as a Controller at Riverdale Farms, Inc., where they ensured the accuracy of financial reports and maintained relationships with auditors.

Overall, Joseph LoMonaco's extensive work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, accounting, and leadership roles in various industries, particularly in the agriculture and seafood sectors.

Joseph LoMonaco, MBA, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Syracuse University, which they pursued from 1985 to 1989. Following that, they attended Florida International University from 1991 to 1993, where they obtained an MBA with a focus on Accounting.