Aweta appoints new CEO

Aweta, supplier of turnkey sorting & packing solutions in the fruit and vegetable sector, has appointed Filipe Oliveira da Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Otto Vink, who has led the company for more than seven years. 

Oliveira da Silva has built a broad international career in countries including the Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, and Mexico. He has held multiple senior management and CEO positions at international companies and has extensive experience in driving revenue growth, strengthening profitability, and guiding organizations through transitions. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and strong focus on strategy, customer intimacy, and team development.

I am honoured to lead this great company and to work with our outstanding team as we take the next steps to accelerate international growth and strengthen our market position - said Filipe Oliveira da Silva - Over the past months, I have come to know Aweta, its loyal customer base, and its international partner network. I am impressed by the innovation within our sector and Aweta’s meaningful contribution to it.

With this leadership transition and a strong management team in place, Aweta is well positioned to accelerate its international expansion and deliver on its long-term growth ambitions.