Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg has announced the appointment of Erin Meder to the newly created position of general manager for the U.S. 

This new position is a senior executive post with general management responsibilities for all of Capespan North America’s U.S. sales and operations.

In this position, Meder will report directly to Greenberg and will continue to work out of the company’s New Jersey sales office.

"Linking sales and operations through this new position and reporting structure represents Capespan North America’s continued commitment to sales and service excellence," Greenberg said.

“Since arriving at Capespan North America, Erin has demonstrated leadership, a firm grasp of sales and operations and an unimpeachable work ethic. She is widely respected at all levels of our organization, among our grower base and by the customers she serves.”

Meder joined Capespan North America in September 2015 in the position of senior sales executive, as well as category leader for table grapes and soft citrus.

Capespan North America is a member of the South Africa-based Capespan Group of Companies and is one of North America’s leading fresh produce importers and distributors.

From offices in Gloucester City, NJ, Montreal, Canada, Cape Town, South Africa and Cutler, CA, Capespan North America distributes a wide range of citrus and deciduous fruit from South Africa, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Israel and India and is an exporter of California table grapes and citrus.

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