Wallingford, Conn. — Edible Arrangements International has named Tony DiPippa its new chief financial officer (CFO). DiPippa replaces former CFO George Wilson, who moves over to support Edible Arrangements founder and CEO Tariq Farid in the expansion of Edible Brands and his other ventures.
As CFO, DiPippa joins Edible Arrangements as it prepares to significantly grow the brand’s global presence over the next decade. The company generated over $500 million in system-wide sales in 2014 and operates more than 1,200 stores worldwide.
“Tony brings us a deep and diverse level of experience and expertise needed as we embark on a new era of significant expansion worldwide,” says Robert Price, president of Edible Arrangements.
Most recently, DiPippa was CFO for Cache, a mall-based retailer. DiPippa’s career also includes a range of financial roles at Procter & Gamble followed by leadership positions in finance at Dun & Bradstreet. He also has served as VP of North American Finance for Godiva Chocolatier.
With more than 1,200 franchise locations open or under development worldwide, Edible Arrangements International, LLC is the world’s largest franchisor of shops offering creatively designed fresh cut fruit arrangements. For more information, visit www.edible.com.
SOURCE: Edible Arrangements International