The Michigan Milk Producers Association has hired Josep Barenys to help guide the cooperative's strategic growth as chief financial officer.Josep has over 14 years of experience working in international dairy processing finance. After college graduation, he joined Dannon Spain as a dairy financial analyst and moved to Miami in 2005 to work as finance director for the company's Latin America and North America operations. Most recently, Josep served as senior director of finance operations for Dannon North America in White Plains, New York. He has bachelor's degrees in business management and administration and business sciences from Pompeu Fabra University and Catalonia Polytechnic University Barcelona Tech, respectively.
"Josep's background and expertise will enhance our ability to evaluate and execute progressive strategic initiatives. Adding his leadership to our existing talented team will help move MMPA into the future and have an immediate impact on our plan to continuously improve," MMPA General Manager Joe Diglio says. "We are thrilled to secure such a talented individual that will add value and benefit the entire team. As MMPA looks forward and plans for the future, Josep's diverse experience will help us think differently and explore new development concepts."
As MMPA CFO, Josep will help lead vital function of the cooperative's business including human resources, accounting and credit and risk.
MMPA is a member owned and controlled milk-marketing cooperative serving approximately 2,000 dairy farmers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana.4.22.2015