Key Takeaways
- Edible Garden has appointed Sohail Ahmad as Vice President of Finance, effective immediately.
- Ahmad brings over 20 years of experience in finance and operations across global food and consumer goods companies.
- His previous roles include CFO at HOS Global Foods and senior financial leadership at Sysco, Godiva, and Mondelez/Kraft.
- The company aims to leverage his expertise in scaling operations and integrating acquisitions.
- Edible Garden is focused on expanding its CEA-grown produce and shelf-stable product lines.
Edible Garden Strengthens Executive Team with Finance Appointment
Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a company specializing in locally grown, organic, and sustainably produced goods through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has named Sohail Ahmad as its new Vice President of Finance.
Ahmad’s appointment is effective immediately and is intended to support Edible Garden’s efforts to expand both its fresh produce and shelf-stable product offerings. The company noted that Ahmad brings significant experience leading financial transformation and growth initiatives within global food and consumer goods organizations.
Background in Consumer Packaged Goods and Financial Integration
Ahmad most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at HOS Global Foods, a $300 million privately held company. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at Guestworldwide, a division of Sysco Corporation, as well as senior roles at Godiva Chocolatier and Mondelez/Kraft International. His experience spans capital expenditure planning, ERP implementation, and acquisition integration.
Earlier in his career, Ahmad worked at Johnson & Johnson and the NASD (now FINRA), with a focus on treasury, compliance, and financial reporting. He holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Strategic Alignment with Edible Garden’s Growth Plans
Commenting on the appointment, Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, said the company views Ahmad’s background as well-suited to its strategic objectives. “Sohail’s extensive background in the CPG industry uniquely positions him to help Edible Garden advance its growth trajectory,” said Kras. The company aims to improve operational efficiency and financial discipline while pursuing expansion into higher-margin product categories.
Edible Garden’s product portfolio includes brands such as Kick. Sports Nutrition, Vitamin Whey®, Vitamin Way®, Pickle Party, Pulp, and Squeezables. The company continues to emphasize sustainable practices and locally sourced production through its CEA facilities.
