Koppert, a world leader in biological crop protection, has unveiled a new Global Leadership Team and executive structure, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to expand its global presence. With a focus on regionalization, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, these changes reflect Koppert’s commitment to sustainable growth and maintaining its leadership position in the agricultural industry.

A Strong Foundation for Future Growth

The newly introduced leadership framework is designed to support Koppert’s ambition for long-term growth by combining regional expertise with global strategy. Through empowered regional teams and streamlined global leadership, the company aims to address the unique needs of growers and farmers more effectively. This strategic shift positions Koppert to respond proactively to local market dynamics while staying true to its core mission of delivering sustainable agricultural solutions.

The company’s new approach emphasizes regional adaptation with a globally integrated system, ensuring operational efficiency and enhanced customer service. This regional focus will allow Koppert to build stronger relationships with farmers worldwide, delivering tailored biological solutions while aligning with local agricultural practices.

Introducing the New Executive Team and Global Leadership

Koppert’s new Executive Board focuses on steering the company’s strategic growth, maintaining operational stability, and driving innovation. The updated leadership will guide Koppert through the challenges of an evolving market, ensuring the company stays on course towards sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Executive Board Members:

• CEO: René Koppert
• Chief Business Officer (CBO): Martin Koppert
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Erik-Jan Verdegaal

This leadership board sets the strategic direction, safeguarding Koppert’s core values, and ensuring seamless collaboration with stakeholders globally.

Global Leadership Team: Driving Innovation and Regional Success

The Global Leadership Team brings together experts focused on fostering growth, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer service in key regions worldwide. These leaders will collaborate closely with regional teams to unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation, and streamline operations.

Global Leadership Team Members:

• Director, North America and Asia-Pacific: René Ruiter
• Director, South America: Gustavo Hermann and Danilo Scacalossi Pedrazzoli
• Director (Acting), Europe, Middle East, and Africa: René Ruiter
• Director of Transformation: Peter Maes
• Director of Marketing: Adriana Boock
• Director of Innovation: Sjoerd van der Ent
• Director of Operations: Peter Couwels

Regional leaders will be crucial in translating Koppert’s strategic vision into concrete outcomes. Boaz Oosthoek will oversee operations in South Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa will lead efforts in North Europe.

Enhancing Innovation and Market Responsiveness

The restructured leadership aims to accelerate the implementation of new technologies and optimize regional operations, allowing Koppert to stay ahead of industry trends. By streamlining decision-making and fostering regional empowerment, Koppert can adapt more quickly to local agricultural needs, ensuring timely delivery of products and exceptional customer support.

This approach reflects the company’s belief that closer customer engagement and operational agility are key to thriving in an increasingly complex agricultural landscape.

Koppert’s Vision for the Future

With a robust new leadership structure in place, Koppert is well-positioned to navigate the challenges of the global agricultural industry. As the company continues to expand its market reach, it remains committed to delivering biological crop protection solutions that promote sustainable agriculture and a healthier planet.

The new Executive and Global Leadership Teams embody Koppert’s values of innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, ensuring that the company will continue to lead the way in transforming agriculture for future generations.

Stay tuned for more updates as Koppert embarks on this exciting new chapter in its journey toward global growth and agricultural sustainability.

Source – Koppert