AgPlenus appoints Dr. Adrian Percy to its board of directors

AgPlenus Ltd., an innovative company designing novel and safe crop protection products allowing food security for a rapidly growing world population, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN), announced the appointment of Dr. Adrian Percy to its board of directors. Dr. Percy, who also serves as a member of Evogene Ltd.’s board of directors since March 2019, brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing environmentally friendly agricultural technologies.

With over 25 years of experience in the agricultural industry, Dr. Adrian Percy strongly advocates for environmentally friendly agricultural and food technologies to support global food supply and security. He has held senior management positions, including Head of Research & Development for Bayer’s Crop Science division, overseeing crop protection, seeds, traits, and regulatory affairs. Dr. Percy’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology from the University of Liverpool, a Master’s degree in Toxicology, and a doctorate in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham. His expertise and passion make him a valuable addition to AgPlenus’ board of directors.

Ofer Haviv, Chairman of AgPlenus, expressed his excitement: ″We are delighted to welcome Dr. Adrian Percy to AgPlenus’ board of directors. His extensive agricultural industry experience and passion for developing environmentally sustainable solutions align perfectly with our company’s vision. Dr. Percy’s guidance and strategic insights will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver effective crop protection products that address the challenges farmers worldwide face.″

Dr. Adrian Percy commented regarding his appointment, ″I am honored to join AgPlenus’ board of directors and contribute to developing sustainable crop protection solutions. AgPlenus’ commitment to leveraging computational biology and chemistry aligns with my vision for a more sustainable future in agriculture. I look forward to working closely with the board and management team to drive innovation and positively impact the industry.″