Amvac appoints Bob Trogele to COO, executive VP

Bob Trogele, Ph.D.

American Vanguard named Ulrich (Bob) Trogele, Ph.D., to chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president of its principal operating subsidiary, Amvac Chemical, effective immediately.

In this position, Trogele will focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies. As COO, he will oversee sales, marketing and business development on a global basis.

Over the past 28 years, Trogele has worked in positions of increasing responsibility within the agribusiness sectors of agrichemicals, biotechnology and plant nutrition, culminating with ten years at FMC, where he served most recently as president – Asia Pacific and, for several years prior, as North American area director of its agricultural solutions business.

Eric Wintemute, chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, says, “Time and again, Bob has taken the reins of a business and spurred unprecedented growth and profitability in a short time. His drive to succeed, keen marketing sense and ability to think creatively have proven to be a recipe for success in virtually every business he has led.”

Holding global agribusiness management and leadership positions, Trogele has developed keen cultural awareness and proven abilities to work in diverse environments. He has a passion for giving back and delivers that passion through speaking to groups about leadership and global business trends, teaching at the university level, serving as a board member for key industry associations in different countries, such as CropLife America and Agricultural Retailers Association, and his involvement in various community- based charitable activities.

“I am excited to work with experienced industry leader and CEO Eric Wintemute, the highly respected board of directors of American Vanguard and its talented leadership team in continuing to build and grow the foundation of the Company,” Trogele says.

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