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Vice President, Global Marketing and Product Strategy

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. is one of the world's leading crop protection companies, with sales in the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 of $3.0 billion. We strive to Create Simplicity in Agriculture - offering farmers effective products and services that simplify their lives and help them grow. With one of the most comprehensive and diversified portfolios of differentiated, quality products, Adama's 4,900 people reach farmers in over 100 countries across the globe, providing them with solutions to control weeds, insects and disease, and improve their yields.

Highly accomplished executive with a sixteen year fast-track of increasingly responsible positions in Commercial, Technology, Strategy and Business Management. Proven success in formulating and implementing novel, brand-building marketing strategies, innovative market access plans and culture changes. A positive record in P&L management driving revenue and obtaining profit targets while growing overall market share and improving business quality indicators in difficult market environments. Ability to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments while remaining focused on business objectives and overall strategy. Adaptive leader with proven ability to create and manage teams in the US and Overseas. Leadership style fosters team member professional growth through coaching and mentoring. Lead effectively through the creation of a sustainable growth vision, competitive strategies, and high-performing teams. Fluent in English and Portuguese. CORE COMPETENCIES: • STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT • STRATEGIC PLANNING • COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS • BUSINESS PLANNING • P&L MANAGEMENT • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • PRODUCT MANAGEMENT • LEADERSHIP • TEAM BUILDER/LEADER •AGRIBUSINESS • CROP PROTECTION • SUSTAINABILITY