BENJAMIN D. FISHMAN - Corporate Board Profile

ALICO, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2014-01-24	Mr. Fishman, who was elected to the Board of Directors on November 19, 2013, brings to the Board extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. Benjamin D. Fishman is a Managing Principal of Arlon Group, the investment arm of Continental Grain Company, and is focused on the activities of the Arlon food and agriculture investment program, which targets investments across the food and agriculture value chain and seeks to provide long-term growth capital for companies. Mr. Fishman began his career at Continental Grain Company in 1998. He left Continental Grain Company to co-found The Grow Network in 2000, which was sold to the McGraw-Hill Companies in 2004. In 2005, Mr. Fishman was a National Finalist for the White House Fellowship, and currently, Mr. Fishman is a board member of Excelline Food Products, LLC, Grandpoint Capital, Inc., K-Mac Holdings Corp., and Rose Displays Ltd., and a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Mr. Fishman received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Princeton University.
2015-01-28	Benjamin D. Fishman 38 Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and brings to the Board extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. Mr. Fishman is a Managing Principal of Arlon Group, the investment arm of Continental Grain Company, and is focused on the activities of the Arlon food and agriculture investment program, which targets investments across the food and agriculture value chain and seeks to provide long-term growth capital for companies. Mr. Fishman began his career at Continental Grain Company in 1998. He left Continental Grain Company to co-found The Grow Network in 2000, which was sold to the McGraw-Hill Companies in 2004. In 2005, Mr. Fishman was a National Finalist for the White House Fellowship, and currently, Mr. Fishman is a board member of Grandpoint Capital, Inc., K-Mac Holdings Corp., and Rose Displays Ltd., and a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Mr. Fishman received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Princeton University. Committees: Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee 2014 Director Compensation: $107,222
2016-01-26	Benjamin D. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and brings to the Board extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. Mr. Fishman is a Managing Principal of Arlon Group, the investment arm of Continental Grain Company, and is focused on the activities of the Arlon food and agriculture investment program, which targets investments across the food and agriculture value chain and seeks to provide long-term growth capital for companies. Mr. Fishman began his career at Continental Grain Company in 1998. He left Continental Grain Company to co-found The Grow Network in 2000, which was sold to the McGraw-Hill Companies in 2004. In 2005, Mr. Fishman was a National Finalist for the White House Fellowship, and currently, Mr. Fishman is a board member of Grandpoint Capital, Inc., K-Mac Holdings Corp., and Rose Displays Ltd., and a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Mr. Fishman received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Princeton University. The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Remy W. Trafelet (Chairman), George R. Brokaw, Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack. The Audit Committee is currently composed of three independent Directors: Benjamin D. Fishman (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner and W. Andrew Krusen, Jr. Currently, the three members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are George R. Brokaw (Chairman), Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack. The 2015 Director Compensation table shows Benjamin D. Fishman received $122,000 in total compensation.
2017-01-26	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013... The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Remy W. Trafelet (Chairman), George R. Brokaw, Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack... The Audit Committee is currently composed of three independent Directors: Benjamin D. Fishman (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner and W. Andrew Krusen, Jr... Currently, the three members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are George R. Brokaw (Chairman), Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack... The following table provides information concerning the compensation of the Company’s Directors for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016... Benjamin D. Fishman $127,500 total compensation.
2018-01-17	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013... The Audit Committee is currently composed of four independent Directors: Benjamin D. Fishman (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner, W. Andrew Krusen, Jr. and Joseph S. Sambuco... The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Remy W. Trafelet (Chairman), George R. Brokaw, Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack... Currently, the three members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are George R. Brokaw (Chairman), Benjamin D. Fishman and Henry R. Slack... The following table provides information concerning the compensation of the Company’s Directors for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017... Benjamin D. Fishman $127,500.
2019-03-11	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and brings to the Board of Directors extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. On November 19, 2018, Mr. Fishman was appointed as Interim President of Alico. Mr. Fishman is a Managing Director of Arlon Group and Continental Grain Ventures. From 1998 - 2000, he served as a Strategic and Financial Analyst for Continental Grain Company (“CGC”). Mr. Fishman left CGC in 2000 to co-found The Grow Network, which was sold to the McGraw- Hill Companies in 2004. He returned to CGC in 2005 and helped to establish the Arlon Group. Mr. Fishman currently serves on the Boards of The Coastal Companies, Wholesome Sweeteners, CiCi's Holdings, Inc. and is a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Mr. Fishman received his BA, cum laude, in political theory from Princeton University. The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Henry R. Slack, George R. Brokaw and Benjamin D. Fishman. Currently, the three members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are R. Greg Eisner (Chairman), Benjamin D. Fishman and W. Andrew Krusen, Jr. 2018 Director Compensation: Benjamin D. Fishman $127,500.
2020-01-21	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and as the non-employee Executive Chairman since July 1, 2019... Mr. Fishman is a Managing Director of Arlon Group and Continental Grain Company... The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Henry R. Slack, George R. Brokaw and Benjamin D. Fishman... Currently, the three members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are R. Greg Eisner (Chairman), Benjamin D. Fishman and W. Andrew Krusen, Jr... 2019 Director Compensation... Benjamin D. Fishman $135,069.
2021-01-19	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and as the non-employee Executive Chairman since July 1, 2019 and brings to the Board of Directors extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. On November 19, 2018, Mr. Fishman was appointed as Interim President of Alico and served in this position until July 1, 2019. Mr. Fishman is a Managing Director of Arlon Group and Continental Grain Company. From 1998-2000, he served as a Strategic and Financial Analyst for CGC. Mr. Fishman left CGC in 2000 to co-found The Grow Network, which was sold to the McGraw-Hill Companies in 2004. In 2005, he was a National Finalist for the White House Fellowship. Mr. Fishman returned to CGC in 2005 and helped to establish Arlon Group. Mr. Fishman also serves on the Boards of Grandpoint Capital, Inc., CiCi's Holdings, Inc., and Rose Displays Ltd. and is a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Ben received his BA, cum laude, in political theory from Princeton University. The Executive Committee is currently composed of the following Directors: Benjamin D. Fishman (Chairman), George R. Brokaw, John E. Kiernan and Henry R. Slack. The Compensation Committee is currently composed of four Directors: Benjamin D. Fishman (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner, Katherine R. English and W. Andrew Krusen, Jr. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently composed of the five members Toby K. Purse (Chairman) R. Greg Eisner, Katherine R. English, Benjamin D. Fishman and Adam H. Putnam.
2022-01-18	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013 and as the non-employee Executive Chairman since July 1, 2019 and brings to the Board of Directors extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. The Audit Committee is currently composed of five Directors: W. Andrew Krusen, Jr. (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner, Benjamin D. Fishman, Toby K. Purse and Adam H. Putnam. The Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee is currently composed of four Directors: Adam H. Putnam (Chairman), R. Greg Eisner, Katherine R. English and Benjamin D. Fishman.
2023-01-17	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 19, 2013, and as the non-employee Executive Chairman from July 1, 2019 until February 24, 2022. He brings to the Board of Directors extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. On November 19, 2018, Mr. Fishman was appointed as Interim President of Alico and served in this position until July 1, 2019. From 2007 – 2021, Mr. Fishman was a Managing Director of the Continental Grain Company (CGC), a global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. From 1998–2000, he served as a Strategic and Financial Analyst for CGC. Mr. Fishman left CGC in 2000 to co-found The Grow Network, which was sold to the McGraw–Hill Companies in 2004. In 2005, he was a National Finalist for the White House Fellowship. Mr. Fishman returned to CGC in 2005 and helped to establish CGC’s investment activities. Mr. Fishman is a Member of the Alumni Council of Collegiate School in New York City. Ben received his B.A., cum laude, in political theory from Princeton University.
2024-01-12	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 2013. He serves on the Compensation, Audit, and Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility committees. The director compensation plan provides an annual fee of $75,000. Mr. Fishman's total compensation was $75,000.
2025-01-15	Mr. Fishman has served on the Board of Directors since November 2013, and previously served as the non-employee Executive Chairman from July 2019 to February 2022.