United Kingdom
June 12, 2019
Eden Research plc (AIM: EDEN), the AIM listed company that develops and supplies breakthrough biopesticide products and natural microencapsulation technologies to the global crop protection, animal health and consumer products industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (“Rob”) Cannings to the new role of Commercial Director, with effect from 12 June 2019.
For the last ten years, Rob has worked in an entrepreneurial environment at the cutting edge of the agricultural biologicals industry and, prior to that, in key positions with mainstream conventional agrochemicals. With this extensive knowledge, Rob has been effective in developing strategies and market positioning for new conventional and biological products and using this to prioritise the development and commercialisation of new crop protection products globally.
Rob has been Global Product Manager for Chemtura, AgraQuest, and Bayer CropScience where he created global growth and pricing strategies for conventional and biological products and where he was instrumental in the sale of AgraQuest to Bayer for more than $425m. Most recently, Rob served as Commercial Director at Plant Health Care with responsibility for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Sean Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Eden, said: “We are pleased to welcome Rob to the team at Eden. Rob’s detailed understanding of the conventional pesticide and biocontrol products markets globally will be a key asset for the company as it works towards delivering on its ambitious growth plans. His hands-on experience with the entire process from research and development through to product commercialisation, marketing and sales, will be invaluable to Eden as we accelerate our growth plans by expanding our regulatory and commercial footprint.
Rob’s appointment is considered a key hire within the Company’s previously announced plans to grow its in-house capabilities through the recruitment of high-calibre staff with relevant experience and track records of demonstrable success.”
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