Local Bounti Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
August 15, 2025 
Dane Almassy
Local Bounti, an indoor farming company, announced the appointment of Dane Almassy as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective Aug. 25.
“We are pleased to welcome Dane to our leadership team,” says Kathleen Valiasek, president, CEO, and CFO of Local Bounti. “His extensive experience across fresh produce and CEA, paired with his operational acumen and strategic mindset gained at both large and rapidly growing consumer packaged goods companies will be extremely valuable as we scale our business alongside strategic retail customers to bring our high-quality products to consumers across the nation.”
Almassy is a 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 scaling fresh food businesses and leading cross-functional teams across marketing, sales, and supply chain operations.
Prior to joining Local Bounti, Almassy spent 10 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.
