TIMAC AGRO announced Sept. 15 the appointment of Stephanie Vrakas Bagshaw as CEO of its United States subsidiary. She will lead the company’s next phase of development in the U.S., focusing on growth, customer proximity and operational excellence.
“The U.S. is an important market for TIMAC AGRO and one where we see significant potential for further development,” said Guillaume Jouslin de Noray, CEO of TIMAC AGRO International. “Stephanie brings strong experience in leading businesses, driving growth and strengthening execution, together with a deep understanding of the U.S. market.”
She has more than 15 years of experience in business leadership, strategy and growth across U.S. and global industrial businesses. She has led regional and global businesses of up to $350 million, with responsibilities spanning business performance, strategic marketing, innovation, pricing and cross-functional leadership, de Noray said.
Most recently, Vrakas Bagshaw served as global market leader for Personal Protection, Nomex and Kevlar at Arclin. Before joining Arclin, she spent five years at DuPont in global and North American market leadership roles for Nomex and Kevlar, including leadership of the thermal industrial segment and global marketing competency.
Previously, she held business development roles at Arkema and began her career at DuPont as a research chemist, Six Sigma Black Belt and product development specialist. She is also a named inventor on patents involving soil-conditioning and crop-protection technologies.
“I am excited to join TIMAC AGRO USA and to have the opportunity to lead the business at such an important stage in its development,” Vrakas Bagshaw said. “My first priority will be to spend time with our teams, in our operations and in the field, and seek input from growers and partners. I look forward to building on the experience and expertise already in place and working together to unlock the opportunities ahead of us in the U.S. market.”
Headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, the company combines local manufacturing, agronomic expertise and scientific innovation to develop solutions that support soil health, plant nutrition and animal productivity. For more information, visit https://us.timacagro.com.
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