My Favorite Things

Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet


A citrus queen. A supply chain maven. An industry icon. What more could be said about Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk? Her abilities as the Chief Executive Officer of Seald Sweet abound, and these are just a few of the impressive titles one might refer to her with. When we asked Mayda for nine of her favorite things, we became even more enthralled with the mind of this fresh produce great...


  • The Produce Industry
  • Job Title
  • South Africa
  • Mom’s Cuban Flan
  • The Beach
  • Zury
  • Boating
  • Mandarins
  • Friends and Family

"I’ve been in the industry since I started my career, and I am loyal to a fault!"
"I’m proud of being the first woman CEO at Seald Sweet in our 100-plus-year history."
"I have traveled the world and this is my favorite place—nothing beats its beauty."
"This recipe is my signature dish."
"My guilty pleasure."
"She is the mascot of the office and brings joy to everyone."
"My favorite way to relax with my husband on a beautiful afternoon."
"I love juicy Mandarins right off the tree."
"I enjoy having my loved ones over and cooking for them."