Mission Produce CEO succession: COO Pawlowski to become CEO in April 2026; Barnard becomes Executive Chairman

Mission Produce, Inc.

John Pawlowski (current President & COO) to become President & CEO effective April 9, 2026; founder Steve Barnard transitions to Executive Chairman.
Chairman Stephen Beebe to resign at 2026 Annual Meeting; Linda Segre named Lead Independent Director; Bonnie Lind not standing for re-election.
Three new independent directors appointed in 2025: Michael Sims (May), Laura Flanagan (June), Douglas Stone (November) as part of board refreshment.
Pawlowski’s employment agreement: $750k base salary, 100% target bonus, $2M initial equity grant; severance of 1.5x salary+bonus (2x in change of control).
Barnard’s amended agreement: base salary 75% of then-current CEO in year 1, 50% in year 2; equity awards scaled at 75% / 50% of CEO target.

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