0
Home
News
Directory
E-newsletter
Magazine
Events
Data
AgReport
Subscribe
Ibrahim El Menschawi joins Verisem as its new CEO
Feb. 4, 2020
Verisem B.V.
United StatesFollow
United StatesVerisem Group B.V ("Verisem"), the collection of leading global seed production operations, and a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, announced that Ibrahim El Menschawi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2020. Mr. El Menschawi succeeds Philippe Rousseau, who will work with Mr. El Menschawi and the rest of the team in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
Mr. El Menschawi is an accomplished seed industry executive with diversified experience in a range of agriculture environments. He has been with Bayer Crop Science (previously Monsanto) for more than 20 years, where he has held a variety of roles throughout the business across numerous regions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He most recently served as the VP Regional Head for Bayer Crop Science's EMEA Vegetable Seed Business.
"Ibrahim is an industry veteran with an impressive track record of driving growth at diversified multinational businesses, and we are very pleased to appoint him as Verisem's next CEO," said André Goig, Chairman of the Verisem Board of Directors.
"Ibrahim brings significant leadership experience in sales channel management and product development, marketing and strategic business planning, among other areas. We are confident that his global experience will help drive Verisem's continued growth in key and emerging markets while supporting our growers and customers around the world. On behalf of the entire Verisem Board, we thank Philippe for his leadership and contributions," said Goig.
"It is an honor to be appointed as Verisem's CEO and to lead the Company at this exciting time," said Mr. El Menschawi. "I am thrilled to bring my years of international business development experience to build on Verisem's global presence and its renowned best-in-class seeds and services. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on the Board and management team, as well as our partners at Paine Schwartz, to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities that lie ahead."
Source: Paine Schwartz Partners
More from AgroNews
Change
Hot TopicSubscribe
| Subscribe Email: | * | |
| Name: | ||
| Mobile Number: | ||
Comment
0/1200
NEWSLETTER