05 二月 - 07 二月 2024
巴西，圣保罗

拉丁美洲化肥会议

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Meet the advisory board

Fernando Mata
Director Latin America & Sub-Saharan Africa, Speciality Fertilizers, Koch AS
Fernando joined Koch in 2015 and moved to Uruguay to lead the specialty fertilizer business as Regional Director. He has been in the fertilizer industry for more than 26 years, starting his career in Argentina with Agrium (now Nutrien), where he worked for about 14 years, holding several different positions related to planning, trading, logistics, marketing and sales. Agri...
Fernando joined Koch in 2015 and moved to Uruguay to lead the specialty fertilizer business as Regional Director. He has been in the fertilizer industry for more than 26 years, starting his career in Argentina with Agrium (now Nutrien), where he worked for about 14 years, holding several different positions related to planning, trading, logistics, marketing and sales. Agrium appointed him to be part of the team that worked with Profertil in 1999. At Profertil he led a team that designed, implemented and executed the commercial strategy for the business, holding different positions related to sales and marketing for the domestic and international markets. Fernando holds a minor in agronomy, a major in agribusiness and an executive MBA.
Felipe De Carli
Fertilizer Trading - Barter Solutions, CHS Inc
Felipe works on the Brazilian fertilizer desk, managing pricing and operations. He holds a degree in Agronomy and previously worked at Syngenta and Yara Brazil as a Sales and Marketing Representative, acting in the south and central-west region.
Felipe works on the Brazilian fertilizer desk, managing pricing and operations. He holds a degree in Agronomy and previously worked at Syngenta and Yara Brazil as a Sales and Marketing Representative, acting in the south and central-west region.
María Fernanda González Sanjuan
Executive Director, Fertilizar AC
Maria has held her current position since 2008. She was previously the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Argentinian Seed Association and began her professional life as the Biosolids Agricultural Valorisation Project Manager for Aguas Argentinas. She is a specialist in soil fertility and fertiliser use and has a degree from the University of Buenos Aires faculty...
Maria has held her current position since 2008. She was previously the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Argentinian Seed Association and began her professional life as the Biosolids Agricultural Valorisation Project Manager for Aguas Argentinas. She is a specialist in soil fertility and fertiliser use and has a degree from the University of Buenos Aires faculty of agronomy.
Tomas Pitt
International Sales Manager, CF Industries
Tomas leads CF Industries’ international exports from the firm’s Chicago headquarters. He deals with UAN, urea, AN and ammonia exports, mainly to South America but also to Europe and other markets. He oversees the company’s international product development too. In his previous role with producer Mosaic Argentina, he served as a phosphate trader for seven years. Before joi...
Tomas leads CF Industries’ international exports from the firm’s Chicago headquarters. He deals with UAN, urea, AN and ammonia exports, mainly to South America but also to Europe and other markets. He oversees the company’s international product development too. In his previous role with producer Mosaic Argentina, he served as a phosphate trader for seven years. Before joining Mosaic in 2005, Tomas worked for producer Cargill for eight years, leading the procurement department for maintenance, repair and operational supplies for 11 soybean crushing plants and flour mills. He was also responsible for developing the domestic soybean market.
Ali Al-Deshan
Section Head Regional Sales, Phosphate & Ammonia SBU, Ma’aden
Ali was promoted to his current role in 2019 and is also a Commercial Manager, helping lead the phosphates business unit. Previous to this, he was the section head of sales for Latin America, leading Ma’aden activities mainly in Brazil and Argentina. Ali joined Ma’aden in 2012 as Senior Sales Executive in the industrial minerals business. He progressed through different ro...
Ali was promoted to his current role in 2019 and is also a Commercial Manager, helping lead the phosphates business unit. Previous to this, he was the section head of sales for Latin America, leading Ma’aden activities mainly in Brazil and Argentina. Ali joined Ma’aden in 2012 as Senior Sales Executive in the industrial minerals business. He progressed through different roles in industrial minerals before moving to phosphates in 2014. Ali holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from King Abdulaziz university, Saudi Arabia, and a master’s degree in engineering management from Widener University, US.
Chaitanya Kosaraju
Director, Global Ammonia & International Sales, Nutrien
In his current role, Chaitanya oversees Nutrien’s international sales, driving value to stakeholders across the fertilizer supply chain and developing business growth opportunities. Chaitanya has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, sales and marketing in the fertilizer and industrial sectors. He is considered an expert in the global ammonia trade.
In his current role, Chaitanya oversees Nutrien’s international sales, driving value to stakeholders across the fertilizer supply chain and developing business growth opportunities. Chaitanya has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, sales and marketing in the fertilizer and industrial sectors. He is considered an expert in the global ammonia trade.
Munish Jindal
Chief Executive Officer, Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals
Munish is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals and Chief Executive of Indorama Eleme Fertilizers and Chemicals. He has been part of the Indorama group for over 24 years and has more than 28 years of experience in corporate finance, insurance, commercial and business development in a variety of manufacturing industries. He has an honour’s d...
Munish is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals and Chief Executive of Indorama Eleme Fertilizers and Chemicals. He has been part of the Indorama group for over 24 years and has more than 28 years of experience in corporate finance, insurance, commercial and business development in a variety of manufacturing industries. He has an honour’s degree in commerce from the Shri Ram College of Commerce and is a chartered accountant.
Luis Mutuano
Senior Trader, Samsung C&T
Luis has 19 years´ experience in the fertilizer sector, trading macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients and specialties in the South American market. He joined Samsung in September 2020, trading fertilizers into Brazil and the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). He is currently focusing on establishing Samsung C&T as a reliable trading firm throughout the region, pro...
Luis has 19 years´ experience in the fertilizer sector, trading macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients and specialties in the South American market. He joined Samsung in September 2020, trading fertilizers into Brazil and the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). He is currently focusing on establishing Samsung C&T as a reliable trading firm throughout the region, providing customers with high-quality product and service.
Priscila Richetti
Marketing Director, OCP Brasil
Ithamar Prada
VP Marketing and Innovation, ICL South America
Ithamar has 18 years of experience in the fertilizer industry in various areas, such as technical development, market development, research, and development and marketing roles. Ithamar was previously a professor of plant nutrition and soil fertility at the University Center of Patos de Minas in Brazil. He has a Master’s degree in Soil Science.
Ithamar has 18 years of experience in the fertilizer industry in various areas, such as technical development, market development, research, and development and marketing roles. Ithamar was previously a professor of plant nutrition and soil fertility at the University Center of Patos de Minas in Brazil. He has a Master’s degree in Soil Science.
Sergio De Zen
Director of Agricultural Policies and Information, CONAB
In his current role Sergio is Director of Agricultural Policy and Information at CONAB. Before this role, Sergio was the Chief Executive of research company FEALQ. He was also an external consultant for the World Bank and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, leading research projects in Washington, Germany and England, and developing strategic restructuring projects...
In his current role Sergio is Director of Agricultural Policy and Information at CONAB. Before this role, Sergio was the Chief Executive of research company FEALQ. He was also an external consultant for the World Bank and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, leading research projects in Washington, Germany and England, and developing strategic restructuring projects with Brazilian agribusiness companies. He has an agronomic engineering degree from USP and a master’s and doctorate in applied economics from USP.

Main Conference Speakers

Alzbeta Klein
Director General, IFA
In this role, Alzbeta leads the global fertilizer industry towards creating productive and sustainable agriculture systems that help eradicate poverty and hunger. In the past, she has led IFC/World Bank Group’s climate business, positioning IFC as a lead investor in green and ESG investments in emerging markets. Before this, she led IFC’s agribusiness investments, industri...
In this role, Alzbeta leads the global fertilizer industry towards creating productive and sustainable agriculture systems that help eradicate poverty and hunger. In the past, she has led IFC/World Bank Group’s climate business, positioning IFC as a lead investor in green and ESG investments in emerging markets. Before this, she led IFC’s agribusiness investments, industrial investments and managed its investment portfolio. Alzbeta has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Ottawa, Canada, where she also studied for her doctorate; an engineering degree from Prague University, Czech Republic; and executive education from Harvard Business School and INSEAD. She is a chartered financial analyst and has served on the boards of several agribusiness companies. 
Corrine D Ricard
President, Mosaic Fertilizantes
Corrine was named President in November 2019. Previously she held leadership positions at Mosaic including Senior Vice-President of Commercial and Supply Chain, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources, Vice-President of International Sales and Distribution, Vice-President of Business Development, and Vice-President of Supply Chain and Risk Management. Prior to Mosaic, Co...
Corrine was named President in November 2019. Previously she held leadership positions at Mosaic including Senior Vice-President of Commercial and Supply Chain, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources, Vice-President of International Sales and Distribution, Vice-President of Business Development, and Vice-President of Supply Chain and Risk Management. Prior to Mosaic, Corrine worked for Cargill in various roles including risk management, supply chain, treasury and commodity trading. She has 35 years of agriculture experience. Corinne serves on the board of directors for the Canadian potash marketing association Canpotex, Gulf Sulfur Services, and the publicly traded Carlisle Companies. She previously served on the board of directors for Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company, a phosphate production joint venture in Saudi Arabia; DayBreak Foods, a private company; and the Freshwater Society, an environmental non-profit organisation. Corinne has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in strategic planning from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and completed the Advance Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Sergio De Zen
Director of Agricultural Policies and Information, CONAB
In his current role Sergio is Director of Agricultural Policy and Information at CONAB. Before this role, Sergio was the Chief Executive of research company FEALQ. He was also an external consultant for the World Bank and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, leading research projects in Washington, Germany and England, and developing strategic restructuring projects...
In his current role Sergio is Director of Agricultural Policy and Information at CONAB. Before this role, Sergio was the Chief Executive of research company FEALQ. He was also an external consultant for the World Bank and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, leading research projects in Washington, Germany and England, and developing strategic restructuring projects with Brazilian agribusiness companies. He has an agronomic engineering degree from USP and a master’s and doctorate in applied economics from USP.
Iule Arruda
Managing Director, Brazil, Agoro Carbon Alliance
Iule has previously worked with a broad range of companies, focusing on carbon, agribusiness, renewable energy, real estate, clean technology and the environment in Latin America and Europe. He is also the co-founder of Archipel, a strategic sustainability solutions firm in Brazil. Iule specialises in environmental law and holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmenta...
Iule has previously worked with a broad range of companies, focusing on carbon, agribusiness, renewable energy, real estate, clean technology and the environment in Latin America and Europe. He is also the co-founder of Archipel, a strategic sustainability solutions firm in Brazil. Iule specialises in environmental law and holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmental Law from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.
Flavia Bohone
Brazil Agriculture and Fertilizer Editor, Argus
Flavia Bohone is the agriculture and fertilizer editor for Argus Brazil. With 20 years’ experience in business and financial journalism, she joined Argus in May to develop agricultural coverage in Brazil. Previously, she has worked at newswires such as Reuters and Bloomberg.
Flavia Bohone is the agriculture and fertilizer editor for Argus Brazil. With 20 years’ experience in business and financial journalism, she joined Argus in May to develop agricultural coverage in Brazil. Previously, she has worked at newswires such as Reuters and Bloomberg.
Tim Cheyne
SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF, Argus
Tim is Senior Vice President for the fertilizer sector at Argus. Tim worked a process manager at an ammonia/urea plant in South Africa before moving to the UK to join KBR (then M.W. Kellogg) as a process engineer in the ammonia technology team. More recently Tim has covered fertilizer and industrial nitrogen as a market analyst.
Tim is Senior Vice President for the fertilizer sector at Argus. Tim worked a process manager at an ammonia/urea plant in South Africa before moving to the UK to join KBR (then M.W. Kellogg) as a process engineer in the ammonia technology team. More recently Tim has covered fertilizer and industrial nitrogen as a market analyst.
Jade Delafraye
Global Editorial Manager, Agriculture, Argus
David Fyfe
Chief Economist, Argus
David has more than 30 years’ experience of working in energy markets. Prior to joining Argus, David was most recently chief economist at commodity trading company Gunvor. Before this, he managed the oil industry and markets division of the International Energy Agency and edited its influential monthly Oil Market Report. David has a master’s degree in energy policy and ec...
David has more than 30 years’ experience of working in energy markets. Prior to joining Argus, David was most recently chief economist at commodity trading company Gunvor. Before this, he managed the oil industry and markets division of the International Energy Agency and edited its influential monthly Oil Market Report. David has a master’s degree in energy policy and economics from Imperial College London.
Oliver Hatfield
VP Fertilizers, Argus
Oliver Hatfield, is VP Business Development for Argus Media in London. Oliver joined Argus in October 2018 following its acquisition of Integer Research, where he spent 15 years as head of the fertilizer market research team. Oliver has more than 20 years of experience in business analysis and consulting, and he was also one of the founders of Integer. Oliver has worked e...
Oliver Hatfield, is VP Business Development for Argus Media in London. Oliver joined Argus in October 2018 following its acquisition of Integer Research, where he spent 15 years as head of the fertilizer market research team. Oliver has more than 20 years of experience in business analysis and consulting, and he was also one of the founders of Integer. Oliver has worked extensively on multi-client and bespoke fertilizer market analysis studies, covering market forecasts, strategy, due diligence, market entry and project feasibility. He has worked as an analyst on all the key fertilizer and related chemical markets: nitrogen, phosphates, potash, sulphur and sulphuric acid. Oliver is a graduate of economics and development economics from the University of Manchester in the UK.
Kelly H Johnson
Senior Investment Officer, Fertilizers and Chemicals, International Finance Corporation
Kelly Johnson is the Business Development Team Lead for IFC’s investments in the fertilizers, chemicals and textile sectors in the Latin American and Caribbean region. IFC (International Finance Corporation) is the private-sector lending arm of the World Bank Group with a global portfolio of more than $60 billion. Kelly has led negotiations and structured projects for more...
Kelly Johnson is the Business Development Team Lead for IFC’s investments in the fertilizers, chemicals and textile sectors in the Latin American and Caribbean region. IFC (International Finance Corporation) is the private-sector lending arm of the World Bank Group with a global portfolio of more than $60 billion. Kelly has led negotiations and structured projects for more than $2 billion in financing for many of IFC’s loan and equity investments in refining, fertilizer, oil and gas, and light manufacturing projects in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. He has been with IFC for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining IFC, Kelly held various positions with ExxonMobil in supply scheduling, crude and light products trading and downstream marketing.
Harry Minihan
Editor – Phosphates, Argus
Mike Nash
Senior Editor, Fertilizers, Argus
Mike is responsible for managing the London editorial fertilizer team and helps to develop new contacts. He is the Editor of Argus’ weekly Phosphates Report and the Monthly Africa Fertilizer Supplement, and the main contributor to the Monthly Phosphates Outlook. He also has special responsibility for the emerging African sector.
Mike is responsible for managing the London editorial fertilizer team and helps to develop new contacts. He is the Editor of Argus’ weekly Phosphates Report and the Monthly Africa Fertilizer Supplement, and the main contributor to the Monthly Phosphates Outlook. He also has special responsibility for the emerging African sector.
Mario Suffriti
Commercial Director, PROFERTIL
Mario Suffriti is an agricultural production engineer who graduated from the Argentine Catholic University. Between 2016 and 2018 he held the position of president and vice-president of fertilizers at Fertilizar AC, and in 2018 he was appointed ambassador for Argentina at the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), where he became part of the international sustainabili...
Mario Suffriti is an agricultural production engineer who graduated from the Argentine Catholic University. Between 2016 and 2018 he held the position of president and vice-president of fertilizers at Fertilizar AC, and in 2018 he was appointed ambassador for Argentina at the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), where he became part of the international sustainability group. Before joining Profertil in 2016, he worked at Agroservicios Pampeanos S.A. (formerly Nutrien) from 1997 as plant manager, being in charge of the commercial operation. In 2001, he took the position of project manager in the functional implementation of the JD Edwards software. In 2005, he held the role of manager of Argentina logistics and private brands, and in August 2007 he took the position of supply and logistics manager for Argentina and Uruguay. Between 2011 and joining Profertil, he was manager of a fertilizer granulating plant and an agrochemical formulation plant (formerly Dupont). Between 1993 and until he joined Agroservicios Pampeanos S.A., he served as zonal sales manager at Cargill S.A.C.I., Animal Nutrition Division.
Alex Benedetti
Commercial Director, ITAFOS
Samuel Taylor
Executive Director, RaboResearch, Rabobank
Gustavo Zaitune
VP Supply Chain, Yara Brasil
Managing the supply chain at Yara's Brazilian operation, around 20 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, having led commercial, supply, planning and logistics areas. Mechanical Engineer graduated at Universidade de São Paulo (USP), he also has an MBA in Business Administration from Ibmec Business School. Prior to Yara, Zaitune held executive positions at leading ...
Managing the supply chain at Yara's Brazilian operation, around 20 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, having led commercial, supply, planning and logistics areas. Mechanical Engineer graduated at Universidade de São Paulo (USP), he also has an MBA in Business Administration from Ibmec Business School. Prior to Yara, Zaitune held executive positions at leading companies in the sector, such as Fosfertil, Vale Fertilizantes, as well as Tetra Pak, Valeo and Robert Bosch.
Chris Lawson
Christopher works on a variety of topics, including the effects of climate change and air pollution on natural ecosystems, agricultural sustainability, and environmental effects from biofuel production in the US. He is the overall lead for Joint EPA-USDA Partnership on Next Gen Fertilizers, and will be discussing the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges. He is a biogeochemist an...
Christopher works on a variety of topics, including the effects of climate change and air pollution on natural ecosystems, agricultural sustainability, and environmental effects from biofuel production in the US. He is the overall lead for Joint EPA-USDA Partnership on Next Gen Fertilizers, and will be discussing the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges. He is a biogeochemist and terrestrial ecologist by training, and obtained his PhD from the University of Minnesota.
David Bilby
Head of Market Research, CF Industries
David has been with CF Industries since 2007, and currently oversees the company’s Market Research and Sales Planning and Analysis teams. He is active in the fertilizer industry, participating in various committees for IFA and TFI.
David has been with CF Industries since 2007, and currently oversees the company’s Market Research and Sales Planning and Analysis teams. He is active in the fertilizer industry, participating in various committees for IFA and TFI.
Eloy Molina
Professor of Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition, University of Costa Rica – College of Agronomy
Eloy has been a professor, researcher and consultant in soil fertility and plant nutrition for more than 30 years. He has written five books and more than 40 scientific articles for technical publications.
Eloy has been a professor, researcher and consultant in soil fertility and plant nutrition for more than 30 years. He has written five books and more than 40 scientific articles for technical publications.
Fabiano Silvestrin
Principal Advisor – Global Market Development, Agriculture, Rio Tinto/US Borax
Fabiano has more than 19 years of experience in the fertilizers market. He currently serves as U.S. Borax's global market development manager for agriculture. Previous to this role, he was the regional sales manager for South America. He has extensive technical knowledge in soil science, plant nutrition, and several crops working on the development of refined borates marke...
Fabiano has more than 19 years of experience in the fertilizers market. He currently serves as U.S. Borax's global market development manager for agriculture. Previous to this role, he was the regional sales manager for South America. He has extensive technical knowledge in soil science, plant nutrition, and several crops working on the development of refined borates market. Fabiano Silvestrin joined U.S. Borax in November 2013, currently based in Chicago, he is responsible for the company's global market development strategy in agriculture. He has a degree in Agronomic Engineering and master's degree in Soil Science (focus on boron), from the Federal University of Parana state in Brazil. Fabiano also holds an Executive MBA in Management and a postgraduate in International Business from FAE Business School in Brazil.
Lule Arruda
Managing Director, Agoro Carbon Alliance
Lule has previously worked with a broad range of companies, focusing on carbon, agribusiness, renewable energy, real estate, clean technology and the environment in Latin America and Europe. He is also the co-founder of Archipel, a strategic sustainability solutions firm in Brazil. Iule specialises in environmental law and holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmenta...
Lule has previously worked with a broad range of companies, focusing on carbon, agribusiness, renewable energy, real estate, clean technology and the environment in Latin America and Europe. He is also the co-founder of Archipel, a strategic sustainability solutions firm in Brazil. Iule specialises in environmental law and holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmental Law from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.
Jonas Hipolito
Innovation and Strategy Director, Biotrop Soluções Biológicas
Jonas Haf has a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering from ESALQ, Brazil, and a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Montpellier SupAgro, France. He leads marketing, innovation, strategy, and international expansion for BIOTROP, a fast-growing Agri-tech start up solving global agricultural challenges such as nutrient efficiency and biological pest control...
Jonas Haf has a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering from ESALQ, Brazil, and a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Montpellier SupAgro, France. He leads marketing, innovation, strategy, and international expansion for BIOTROP, a fast-growing Agri-tech start up solving global agricultural challenges such as nutrient efficiency and biological pest control.
Dr Marcel Barbier
International Chief Technical Lead, Monty's Plant Food Company
Marcel is a soil-plant scientist with more than 20 years of experience in the development, enhancement and marketing of products for the conventional and organic markets. In his role as international chief technical lead at Monty’s Plant Food, he assesses products and teaches farmers about the benefits of Monty’s proprietary active humic technology and how it improves soil...
Marcel is a soil-plant scientist with more than 20 years of experience in the development, enhancement and marketing of products for the conventional and organic markets. In his role as international chief technical lead at Monty’s Plant Food, he assesses products and teaches farmers about the benefits of Monty’s proprietary active humic technology and how it improves soil health and nutrient stabilisation. In 2010, Marcel founded a consultancy company that helps firms develop and launch products. He has also worked for a variety of multinational companies such as Chiquita, Bayer and Rio Tinto. He has a bachelor’s degree in agronomy, a master’s degree in crop protection in international commerce and a doctorate in soil and plant science.
Rahul Sharan
Lead Research Analyst, Drewry
Rahul leads dry bulk research at Drewry. Rahul has an advance master's degree in International Economics from university of Namur, Belgium. He has his post graduate degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been working on economic research for the past 18 years, which has involved data mining, data warehousing and data analysis using advanced...
Rahul leads dry bulk research at Drewry. Rahul has an advance master's degree in International Economics from university of Namur, Belgium. He has his post graduate degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been working on economic research for the past 18 years, which has involved data mining, data warehousing and data analysis using advanced analytical techniques. He has been speaking on various facets of dry bulk market at various international conferences. In addition, he has also been working on consultancy assignments on ports and dry bulk freight market strategy. He is a regular contributor to bulk journals.

Added Value Fertilizers Americas Forum Speakers

Gustavo Branco
Vice President, Abisolo
Gustavo has 25 years of solid experience in development, deployment and management in commercial areas, marketing and international administration, the development of new products and processes, acquiring business strategic vision, strong strategic planning, and business management. He has focused on plant nutrition since 2008. Gustavo graduated in aeronautic engineering a...
Gustavo has 25 years of solid experience in development, deployment and management in commercial areas, marketing and international administration, the development of new products and processes, acquiring business strategic vision, strong strategic planning, and business management. He has focused on plant nutrition since 2008. Gustavo graduated in aeronautic engineering and has an MBA in marketing. He is currently General Director at Haifa South America and is Vice-President of Brazilian fertilizer association ABISOLO.
Ana Cristina Dutton Treviño
Head of Technical Services & Application, Omya - Environmental Solutions – Agriculture
Ana has worked in the research and development of crop protection products for 18 years and joined global mineral manufacturer Omya in 2021 – the company is developing products to improve soil health to optimise sustainable crop production. Ana has a PhD from ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, in Applied Entomology and a Master's degree in Agronomy from the University of Califor...
Ana has worked in the research and development of crop protection products for 18 years and joined global mineral manufacturer Omya in 2021 – the company is developing products to improve soil health to optimise sustainable crop production. Ana has a PhD from ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, in Applied Entomology and a Master's degree in Agronomy from the University of California Davis.
Anderson Galvao
Chief Executive, Celeres
Anderson is the founder and chief executive officer of Brazilian agribusiness consultancy Celeres. Previously, he implemented and co-ordinated the department of agriculture at São Paulo’s FNP Consulting and Commerce, where he developed and managed studies and projects related to the country’s agriculture. He worked in the risk management area through the use of the futures...
Anderson is the founder and chief executive officer of Brazilian agribusiness consultancy Celeres. Previously, he implemented and co-ordinated the department of agriculture at São Paulo’s FNP Consulting and Commerce, where he developed and managed studies and projects related to the country’s agriculture. He worked in the risk management area through the use of the futures markets in the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Anderson serves on the board of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications and is an associate consultant at GV Consult at the São Paulo School of Business Administration. An agronomic engineer, he graduated from the Federal University of Uberlândia and holds a post-graduate degree in business administration from the Getulio Vargas Foundation.
Frank Hennequart
Director of Research and Innovation
Franck Hennequart is director of research and innovation at the Normandy research centre of French start-up Algaia, which specialises in providing consultancy, analyses and bioactivity tests for the valorisation of algae in various applications. He graduated from the marine biology and biotechnology laboratory of the University of Caen in France, specialising in the valori...
Franck Hennequart is director of research and innovation at the Normandy research centre of French start-up Algaia, which specialises in providing consultancy, analyses and bioactivity tests for the valorisation of algae in various applications. He graduated from the marine biology and biotechnology laboratory of the University of Caen in France, specialising in the valorisation of marine resources, and began his career in France with several aquaculture research and lecturing contracts, before working for three years in British Columbia, Canada, as R&D project assistant for a provincial organisation promoting partnership between industry and research groups on technological transfer in aquaculture. He has since worked as a consultant for the seaweed industry, and as project co-ordinator in the molecular glycobiotechnology group of the biochemistry department at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He also helped set up OGT, an Irish company that develops novel seaweed extracts, and following its acquisition by Spanish company Tradecorp International in June 2014 became global seaweed project manager for the whole group.
Augusto Meneses
Vice President, LatAm – Caribbean – Iberian & International Specialty Strategy, Verdesian Life Sciences US
Augusto leads sales activities and business acquisition integration, plant regulatory and product development programmes, and sales and marketing campaigns in Latin America. With 22 years in the agricultural sector, Augusto has developed specialised knowledge of crop protection and plant nutrition products, particularly fruit and vegetables, and tropical, industrial and r...
Augusto leads sales activities and business acquisition integration, plant regulatory and product development programmes, and sales and marketing campaigns in Latin America. With 22 years in the agricultural sector, Augusto has developed specialised knowledge of crop protection and plant nutrition products, particularly fruit and vegetables, and tropical, industrial and row crops. Augusto’s previous roles have included manager at Copeval Chile, sales manager at SQM Mexico (Mexican subsidiary of SQM Chile), director of fertilizers at Ducor Mexico (a DuPont company), and plant nutrition product and market manager at Gowan Mexicana and Gowan Company in Yuma, Arizona. He has a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and agricultural engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Jack Merriott
Manager - Consulting Services, Argus
Jack Merriott has ten years’ experience working in strategy consulting, strategic planning and market intelligence, spanning fertilizers, industrial products and consumer goods and is responsible for low carbon consulting projects at Argus Media, spanning green hydrogen, green ammonia and carbon markets. Prior to joining Argus, he was a Manager at Integer Research with res...
Jack Merriott has ten years’ experience working in strategy consulting, strategic planning and market intelligence, spanning fertilizers, industrial products and consumer goods and is responsible for low carbon consulting projects at Argus Media, spanning green hydrogen, green ammonia and carbon markets. Prior to joining Argus, he was a Manager at Integer Research with responsibility for consulting projects in Europe and the America. Jack is a graduate of Oxford University and is fluent in French and Spanish.
Eloy Molina
Professor of Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition, University of Costa Rica – College of Agronomy
Eloy has been a professor, researcher and consultant in soil fertility and plant nutrition for more than 30 years. He has written five books and more than 40 scientific articles for technical publications.
Eloy has been a professor, researcher and consultant in soil fertility and plant nutrition for more than 30 years. He has written five books and more than 40 scientific articles for technical publications.
Matias Ruffo
Director Agronomy Latin America & Southern Africa, Koch Agronomic Services
Matias is provides agronomic support to Koch’s customers in Latin America and southern Africa, particularly for enhanced-efficiency fertilizers. Before joining Koch, he provided agronomic support for premium phosphate and potash products globally and later worked in the seed industry. Matias has a PhD in crop science from the University of Illinois.
Matias is provides agronomic support to Koch’s customers in Latin America and southern Africa, particularly for enhanced-efficiency fertilizers. Before joining Koch, he provided agronomic support for premium phosphate and potash products globally and later worked in the seed industry. Matias has a PhD in crop science from the University of Illinois.
Markus Schmid
Head of N Business Management, BASF
After earning his PhD in chemistry, Dr Schmid joined BASF as a lab team leader in polymer research in 2000. After job assignments in R&D, corporate strategy, and project management, he took over the responsibility of the N management business at BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division. 
After earning his PhD in chemistry, Dr Schmid joined BASF as a lab team leader in polymer research in 2000. After job assignments in R&D, corporate strategy, and project management, he took over the responsibility of the N management business at BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division. 
Dr Karl Wyant
Vice President of Ag Science for Heliae® Agriculture
Dr Wyant is responsible for overseeing internal and external trials and agronomy training at Heliae Agriculture. Before joining Heliae Agriculture, Dr Wyant served as an agronomist for a major agricultural retailer in California and Arizona. Dr Wyant earned his PhD in biology with an emphasis on soil science at Arizona State University and his MS in soil ecology at Colorad...
Dr Wyant is responsible for overseeing internal and external trials and agronomy training at Heliae Agriculture. Before joining Heliae Agriculture, Dr Wyant served as an agronomist for a major agricultural retailer in California and Arizona. Dr Wyant earned his PhD in biology with an emphasis on soil science at Arizona State University and his MS in soil ecology at Colorado State University. Most recently, Dr Wyant was recognised as a 2021 Rising Star by the Agricultural Retailers Association, and he is widely known for his thought leadership work specialising in soil health across the industry.   

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