Organic Valley named Abed Abdo as the farmer-owned cooperative's new chief financial officer. Abdo, a certified public accountant, holds a bachelor of science in Accounting & Business Administration from the University of Jordan and a track record of success at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Abbott. Abdo's appointment as the CFO began on May 22.

"I am honored and elated to be joining the cooperative and serve its mission to create a stable economic model for organic farmers" said Abdo. "Organic Valley's commitment to the health and welfare of people, animals, and the earth aligns with my values. I look forward to working collaboratively with CEO Jeff Frank, the board members, the farmer-members and the team across the cooperative to realize the immense potential for Organic Valley's continued growth and success, and I'm excited to be a part of that journey."