Mary L Thompson

Mary L Thompson has a diverse work experience, primarily in executive leadership roles. Mary L is currently an Independent Director at Reiser and West Pak Avocado, Inc., where they serve on the Human Capital Committee. In 2021, they also became an Independent Director and Member of the Human Capital Committee at Native Microbials, Inc.

Prior to these roles, Thompson was the Chief Executive Officer of Northward Consulting in 2021. From 2018 to 2021, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Bonduelle Fresh Americas, where they successfully led the integration of a private equity firm into the French parent company and developed a new strategic plan.

Thompson's previous experience includes their tenure at Cargill, where they held several leadership positions. From 2015 to 2018, they served as the President and Managing Director of Cargill Meats Europe, responsible for a $1 billion business in multiple European countries. Before that, they held the roles of President at North American Protein and North American Food Ingredients divisions, overseeing multi-billion dollar businesses and leading strategic initiatives.

Thompson's career began in the non-profit sector, serving as the Director of Development and External Affairs at Columbia University and the Director of Development at EastWest Institute.

Throughout their career, Thompson has demonstrated a strong track record of financial growth, strategic planning, team building, and successful implementation of new initiatives.

Mary L Thompson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Columbia Business School, where they specialized in Finance and Strategy. Prior to their MBA, they earned a Bachelor's degree in three years from Harvard University.