Description
Rodolfo Spielmann is the President and CEO of NatureSweet®, a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company that produces greenhouse-grown vegetables and is the #1 best-selling brand in tomatoes. NatureSweet® is the largest vertically integrated agriculture company in North America and employs about 10,000 associates with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. NatureSweet is a purpose-driven company that has had a positive social, environmental, and economic impact on the communities where it operates, greatly enhancing the lives of more than half a million people. NatureSweet’s commitment to transforming the agricultural industry has led to becoming the largest CEA company in the world earning B Corp certification, Fair Trade Certification, and Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Certification.
Spielmann’s career has been spent at some of the most notable CPG companies like Procter & Gamble, Heinz, Del Monte Foods, Mars, and Central Garden & Pet. He’s led teams in various roles, countries, and industries, including pet food, seafood, detergents, chocolate, and produce among others. Spielmann is an Industrial Engineer and has a master’s degree in engineering sciences. He was born and raised in Chile and moved to the United States in 2000. Spielmann currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. He and his wife have three children and a Puerto Rican adopted dog named Manjar.
Since 1988 the Frost Distinguished Lecture Series has brought prominent business and community leaders to UTSA to share their knowledge and experience with students and others in the university and business community.
Featuring Rodolfo Spielmann, President and CEO of NatureSweet®
Location
Richard Liu Auditorium, BB 2.01.02
Category:
Campus Events
