Regional food distribution company, Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited (CPJ) has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO).

He is corporate executive Todd Stromme. His appointment takes effect this Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

In this role, Stromme will be responsible for overseeing all activities of CPJ, including Jamaica, St Lucia, and any other future subsidiaries. Todd has extensive experience in the food service industry.

He has a proven track record with over 30 years of senior and executive management and leadership within food service companies. Before being appointed CEO of CPJ, Stromme served as the president & corporate executive at Nicholas & Company Inc in Las Vegas.

Stromme also served as vice-president of sales and marketing for Food Service of America (FSA). In a statement to the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) advising of the appointment, the management of CPJ reports that the new CEO “prides himself on being flexible, organized, and a highly motivated self-starter that is passionate about moving the business forward.”

Stromme holds a Bachelor’s degree from UNLV Lee Business School. CPJ is a publicly listed company and trades on the JSE.

It was the top performing company on the JSE last year with its share price surging by more than 300 per cent.