Southwestern Illinois cooperative Top Ag announced Jeff Hendricks as the organization’s new CEO this week. Hendricks joins the team at Top Ag with nearly two decades of professional experience – more than half of those within the cooperative system. Most recently, Hendricks served as the Vice President of Agronomy at…
More DetailsNewLeaf Symbiotics announced the appointment of the organization’s new President, Brent Smith today. Smith brings more than two decades of experience across multiple functions to his new role, including several roles with Syngenta and NuFarm Americas. Prior to joining the team at NewLeaf, he served as both the Global VP…
More DetailsEarlier this week, Brendan Wilson assumed his new role as Executive Director & CEO of both Food Export – Midwest and Food Export – Northeast. In his new role with the non-profits, Wilson is responsible for the overall management of the combined organizations. He is tasked with developing strategic programming…
More DetailsEarlier this month, SyAqua Group appointed Fred Kao as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. With a 20-year history in the genetics industry, Kao has a proven track record of successfully growing businesses and building teams. Prior to joining SyAqua, he held roles with Amlan International – US, Cobb-Vantress –…
More DetailsAlternative and specialty protein space veteran Kip Underwood joined Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global leader in plant-based proteins and ingredients technologies, earlier this week. In his new role, Underwood is tasked with leading the growth of the company. Working closely with the board and senior leadership, he is responsible for…
More DetailsLeading mushroom producer, Highline Mushrooms, appoints sector expert Jose Cambon as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. With nine farm operations throughout Canada, Highline Mushrooms produces in the range of 100 million pounds of fresh and canned mushrooms each year. The company employs approximately 2000 across growing facilities and corporate…
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