AMVAC Announces Retirement of COO Bob Trogele
American Vanguard Corporation has announced that, after 35 years in the agrochemical industry, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Bob Trogele, will be retiring effective May 31, 2024. Mr. Trogele joined the company’s principal operating subsidiary, AMVAC, in January 2015 to focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies, achieving greater profitability, and establishing a pipeline of future opportunities through innovation and strategic relationships.
Chairman & CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “Bob’s tenure at AMVAC has been marked by remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication. His vision and expertise have been instrumental in setting the company’s trajectory. During his time at the company, AMVAC expanded its international product and distribution presence, completed 22 acquisitions, launched its Green Solutions portfolio of biologicals, and expanded the SIMPAS® application system to include SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ and ULTIMUS® technology. Following Bob’s successful efforts on expanding our company and broadening product and technology portfolios, we are placing near- and mid-term emphasis on transforming our global operations into an efficient engine for growth and profitability.”
Following his retirement, Mr. Trogele plans to remain involved in global agribusiness as an independent board director, investor and entrepreneur.
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