Published: March 21, 2024
Fortifi Welcomes Robert Gibson as General Counsel
Veteran leader provides extensive international legal and management expertise
THE WOODLANDS, Tex., March 21, 2024– Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) has appointed Robert Gibson as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and environmental health and safety (EHS) lead. Fortifi provides a unified platform of leading global brands and products within food processing equipment and automation solutions.
Reporting to Massimo Bizzi, Chief Executive Officer of Fortifi, Gibson will guide all aspects of legal and environmental affairs, compliance and safety at Fortifi. His involvement will include global transactions, corporate governance and legal-team leadership across all of Fortifi’s 34 worldwide sites in 18 countries. He is based at Fortifi global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.
“We are privileged to draw upon Bob’s extensive international experience and perspective,” said CEO Massimo Bizzi. “His legal insight, global business perspective and panoramic understanding of ethical governance further strengthen our team as we continue our strategic growth.”
Gibson served for more than 13 years as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Koch Engineered Solutions, a multi-billion dollar international manufacturing, services, and intellectual property development company. In this role, he developed and led a team of more than 100 employees, and was responsible for all legal support, international commercial compliance and EHS functions.
“I am delighted to join an organization that shares my focus on building strong global businesses,” Gibson said. “I look forward to helping Fortifi optimize its international reach and supporting its continued growth.”
Gibson earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston and an MBA degree from Texas A&M University.
About Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and operating across more than 18 countries, Fortifi is a leading platform of automated food processing equipment and automation solutions. Fortifi serves customers worldwide through its global manufacturing and service footprint, and drives improvements in yield, productivity, food quality, and worker safety for many of the world’s largest food producers. Fortifi’s portfolio includes Bettcher Industries, a manufacturer of protein processing tools, machinery, and associated aftermarket parts; Frontmatec, a full-line supplier of automated red meat processing equipment; and MHM Automation, a New Zealand-based provider of automated processing and material handling solutions. For more information, please visit: www.FortifiFoodSolutions.com.
