Local Bounti appoints Dane Almassy as Chief Commercial Officer

Local Bounti (LOCL) announced the appointment of Dane Almassy as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 25. Almassy is a highly regarded commercial leader with more than 20 years of experience driving strategic growth, operational efficiency, and brand development spanning the CPG and agriculture sectors. Throughout his career, he has built a track record of success scaling fresh food businesses and leading cross-functional teams across marketing, sales, and supply chain operations. Prior to joining Local Bounti, Almassy spent ten years at PepsiCo, where he held senior roles across national sales, strategy, and category management. He then went on to lead customer development and private-label partnerships at WhiteWave Foods and held senior commercial positions at Aurora Organic Dairy and F&S Produce. Most recently, he served as SVP of Sales & Marketing at AeroFarms, where he led go-to-market strategy, customer experience, and logistics. Almassy also currently serves on the leadership board of the CEA Food Safety Coalition, where he helps shape the industry standards for food safety and quality. Almassy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.