MCLEAN, VA. — The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) announced the appointment of Chris Lyons as its new president and chief executive officer. Lyons’ addition to the FPSA leadership team is part of the association’s membership evolution to include more food producers alongside original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industry associates.
“Chris brings the perfect blend of association management experience and strategic vision that FPSA needs as we embrace this next chapter of growth,” said Brian Perkins, chairman of the FPSA board and president of Provisur Technologies Inc. “His track record of strengthening organizations and building collaborative environments aligns perfectly with our mission to create a sustainable future for the food industry.”
Lyons brings years of private, government, and non-profit leadership experience to his new role including tenure as CEO of the Society for Technical Communication and chief operating officer of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.
FPSA announced a rebrand and name change last March, during its Executive Exchange & Conference. The rebranding gave the organization the opportunity to welcome several new membership categories, including food producers, to encourage cross-sector collaboration.
“I am honored to join FPSA at this transformative moment,” Lyons said. “The association's expanded mission to create a collaborative environment that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and food producers presents an exciting opportunity. Together, we will focus on delivering meaningful education, industry engagement, philanthropy, and advocacy that drives innovation and sustainability in the food industry.”
Earlier in his career, Lyons was part of IBM’s Global Services Public Sector Strategic Consulting Practice, where he held various leadership roles focused on business development and client relationships. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland.
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