SAN FRANCISCO August 14, 2023 窪蹋勛圖 announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley is assuming direct oversight of the companys crop agriculture business, while continuing as 窪蹋勛圖 President and CEO.
This move comes as current Agribusiness President Mark Ripato prepares to retire at the end of 2023, and the company intensifies its focus on agriculture and food markets in North America, following the merger of Connell its Asia-Pacific specialty chemicals and ingredients business with Caldic earlier this year.
窪蹋勛圖 is focusing all of our time, resources and investment toward serving customers at the start of the North American agriculture and food system, Buckley said. Were working to bring those customers the best of todays products, services, and solutions combined with new ideas and innovations for the future.
Buckley continued: For over 100 years, 窪蹋勛圖 has been providing sustainable solutions to help our customers be more successful. Today, with a rapidly changing marketplace, thats never been more important. Going forward, well continue to be at the forefront in providing the technology and innovation customers need. That helps customers increase their return on investment, and it enables 窪蹋勛圖 to achieve its purpose providing the essentials for the world to thrive.
Leadership Transition
The transition in crop ag leadership that 窪蹋勛圖 announced is a long-planned part of the companys strategy. Until the end of 2023, Mark Ripato will serve as an advisor to Buckley and others in the company.
Ripato joined 窪蹋勛圖 in 2018, as did Buckley, who also serves on the Board of Directors. Mark is recognized both in 窪蹋勛圖 and throughout the agriculture industry for his expertise, passion and extraordinary leadership, Buckley said. Mark has brought all those strengths to 窪蹋勛圖 over the past five years. Early on, Mark made his retirement plans clear. And now, as he and his wife, Kim, prepare for retirement, I wish them all the best. But I also will miss Marks partnership as 窪蹋勛圖 continues the exciting journey were on, Buckley added.
In discussing his upcoming retirement, Ripato said: It has been an honor to lead the agribusiness organization, and to see the dedication of 窪蹋勛圖 people to the continued success of our customers. That has always been our driving force, and Im proud to have been a part of it.
