Our Directors and Secretary

Carl McCann , (56), Chairman, BBS, MA, FCA.

Carl McCann was appointed as Chairman of Total Produce on 30 December 2006. Prior to this, Carl previously held the role of Chairman of Fyffes plc. He joined Fyffes in 1980 where he held a number of senior positions including that of Vice Chairman before he was appointed Chairman in 2003. He is also Chairman of Blackrock International Land plc and is a director of a number of other companies.

Rory Byrne , (49), Chief Executive, B Comm, FCA. .

Rory Byrne was appointed as Chief Executive of Total Produce on 30 December 2006. Prior to this, Rory was appointed to the position of Managing Director of the Fyffes General Produce Division in 2002 and to the position of Executive Director in 2006. Rory has extensive experience in the fresh produce industry having joined Fyffes in 1988 and has held a number of senior positions within Fyffes including Finance Director of the Group’s UK business and Managing Director of its Spanish operations. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the South African company Capespan Group Limited since 2000.

Frank Gernon , (56), Director - Financial Strategy and Development, FCCA.

Frank Gernon was appointed Director – Financial Strategy and Development of Total Produce on 1 August 2009 having previously held the role of Finance Director from 30 December 2006. Prior to this, Frank was the Finance Director of Fyffes plc from 1998 to 2006. Frank joined Fyffes in 1973 and held various senior accounting and financial positions, including Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer before his appointment as Group Finance Director and to the board of Directors of Fyffes in 1998.

Frank Davis, (50), Finance Director, LL.B, MA, FCCA.

Frank Davis was appointed to the position of Finance Director and to the Board of Total Produce on 1 August 2009 having previously held the roles of Company Secretary / CFO from 30 December 2006. Prior to this, Frank was the Finance Director of the General Produce division of Fyffes plc from 2002 to 2006. Frank joined Fyffes in 1983 having previously worked in practice and industry and has held a number of senior accounting and financial positions in Fyffes, including that of Finance Director of the Irish and UK produce operations.

Rose Hynes, (52), Non Executive, BCL, AITI.

Rose Hynes was appointed to the Board in 2006. She is a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees, Chairman of the Compensation Committee and the nominated Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. Rose, a lawyer, was appointed Chairman of Bord Gais in 2009. She is also a member of the Court of Bank of Ireland where she is a member of its Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committees. She is also director of a number of other companies. Rose previously held senior executive positions with GPA Group plc.

Jerome Kennedy , (61), Non Executive, FCA.

Jerome Kennedy was appointed to the Board in 2006 and is a member of the Compensation and Nomination Committees and Chairman of the Audit Committee. He is a member of the Court of the Bank of Ireland where he is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Committee. He is also a Non-Executive Director of New Ireland Assurance Company plc and a number of other private companies. Jerome was managing partner of KPMG Ireland and a board member of KPMG Europe from 1995 to 2004.

Marie Reid , (37), Company Secretary, B Comm, MACC, FCA.

Marie Reid was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 1 August 2009 having previously held the role of Assistant Company Secretary. Prior to the formation of Total Produce, Marie joined Fyffes in 2004 and during this time held a number of senior financial positions. Previously Marie worked with Élan Corporation and KPMG.