July 24, 2019 - STAMFORD, CT — Synchrony (NYSE:SYF), one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies, today elected Fernando Aguirre, former chairman and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, to its board of directors, effective immediately. “Fernando is a seasoned business executive with expertise as a public company CEO and deep consumer and marketing experience. We are excited about adding his skills and expertise to the Synchrony board,” said Margaret Keane, CEO, Synchrony. “His business acumen as well as his perspective on digital marketing and branding will be a great asset to Synchrony and our shareholders.” Aguirre has a wealth of knowledge spanning leadership, strategy, digital marketing, branding, and communications. He served as Chairman and CEO of Chiquita Brands International for nearly nine years. Prior to his CEO position, he held various global marketing and management roles at Procter & Gamble (P&G). Aguirre is currently on the boards of CVS Health and Barry Callebaut. Previous to those, Fernando served on other boards including Aetna, Inc., Coca Cola Enterprises, and Levi Strauss & Co. He is currently the Owner & CEO of the Erie SeaWolves Minor League Baseball team, the double AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He also owns a minority stake in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a high A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
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