Hawthorne’s position is to be taken by Barbara Thomas, who is already on the board, on a temporary basis until a permanent appointment can be made.
US: Hawthorne steps down as Ocean Spray CEO
Robert Hawthorne has resigned from his position as CEO of the fruit juice producing farmers' co-operative, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. A company spokesman, Chris Phillips, said the decision was Hawthorne's but the board did feel that it was time for a change.