Don Wehby is temporarily stepping aside as CEO of the GraceKennedy Group.
In a notice to staff, he said the leave of absence is to focus on his health.
Mr. Wehby said GK Group Chief Financial Officer Andrew Messado will assume responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company.
He said he will remain involved at the strategic level of operations.
Despite not giving a timeline, the notice said Mr. Wehby hopes to resume full duties "in the near future".
Mr. Wehby was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in July 2011, after serving as Group Chief Operating Officer from October 2009.
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