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Manuel Rodriguez is senior vice president of government and international affairs for Chiquita Brands International, Inc. In March 2005, he also assumed responsibilities as corporate responsibility officer.
Rodriguez is responsible for Chiquita’s relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies worldwide, including directing the company’s strategy with regard to the European Union as it moves toward a tariff-only banana import regime. In addition, Rodriguez manages the company’s labor relations, in particular, its relationships with key international and regional unions, including the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) and Coordinating Committee of Banana Workers’ Unions (COLSIBA).
As the company’s corporate responsibility officer, Rodriguez oversees Chiquita’s adherence to leading environmental, social and ethical standards and the measurement, verification and reporting of the company's performance in those areas.
Most recently, Rodriguez served as Chiquita’s vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel. He began his career with the company in 1980, having served in various senior legal and labor relations positions. Rodriguez earned his master of laws degree from Columbia University and his J.D. degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He received a bachelor of science degree in psychology and a certificate in Latin American Studies from St. Joseph’s College.
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