26.11.2025
Flora Food Group Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
Amsterdam (Netherlands) — 26, November 2025 — Flora Food Group today confirmed the appointment of Giangaddo Prati as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 January 2026, following a transition period as CFO Elect commencing 1 December 2025.
Mr. Prati succeeds Florence Naviner, who will retire after serving as Chief Financial Officer at Flora Food Group since 2020. Over her tenure, Florence played a critical role in strengthening financial governance, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and guiding the company through evolving market dynamics. The Board and Executive Leadership Team extend their sincere thanks for her dedication and leadership.
Giangaddo joins Flora Food Group after a 24-year career at Barilla Group, where he led transformation within Finance, improved decision-making through the integration of new technologies, and embedded operational efficiency at scale. During his leadership, Barilla grew revenues from €3 billion to €5 billion, improved operating margins by 30%, and reduced outstanding debt.
At Flora Food Group, he will oversee Finance Operations, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Legal, and Compliance, consolidating oversight across risk management, governance, and financial audit. This appointment reinforces the company’s long-term focus on capital discipline, operational resilience, and sustainable performance.
“Giangaddo brings exceptional financial and transformation expertise,” said David Haines, Group CEO. “His leadership capabilities and track record in delivering strategic growth make him an ideal successor. I’m also deeply grateful to Florence for her outstanding contribution and commitment to Flora Food Group. Her support through the transition will ensure continuity and a strong foundation for Giangaddo’s success.”
Florence and Giangaddo will work together to ensure a seamless transition ahead of the formal transfer of CFO responsibilities. Florence will leave the company on 31 March 2026, following the closing of the 2025 accounts.
Media Contacts:
Flora Food Group Media Relations: medialine@florafg.com
Flora Food Group Media Relations: medialine@florafg.com
About Flora Food Group:
Branded food champion Flora Food Group delivers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents. We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, culinary and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100+ countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, BlueBand, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business. We have 150+ years of heritage, deep R&D expertise and a relentless commitment to delivering delicious, nutritious food. We operate 15 manufacturing sites across five continents. Flora Food Group is headquartered in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and employs~4,700 people; the company reported net sales of EUR 3.1 billion in 2024.
Branded food champion Flora Food Group delivers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents. We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, culinary and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100+ countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, BlueBand, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business. We have 150+ years of heritage, deep R&D expertise and a relentless commitment to delivering delicious, nutritious food. We operate 15 manufacturing sites across five continents. Flora Food Group is headquartered in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and employs~4,700 people; the company reported net sales of EUR 3.1 billion in 2024.
Visit www.florafoodgroup.com for more information.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to Flora Food Group’s future (financial) performance and position. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections of Flora Food Group and information currently available to the company. Flora Food Group cautions readers that such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and therefore it should be understood that many factors can cause actual performance and position to differ materially from these statements. Flora Food Group has no obligation to update the statements contained in this press release, unless required by law. The English language version of the press release is leading.