East-West Seed is pleased to introduce Katalin Pákozdi who will join us as the Chief R&D Officer and be part of our Managing Board from August 16th, 2021. She is replacing Simon Jan de Hoop.
Katalin held a leadership role at Driscoll’s as the EMEA Plant Breeding Director, with a previous extensive breeding experience in peppers and strawberries. She brings the right experience with her breeding knowledge and background in the vegetable seed and fruit industry. She has a strong understanding of market needs, strategy formulation for the business and expertise in leading teams.
Katalin did postgraduate studies in Japan and the United States. Joining East-West Seed, she will be moving from the UK to Asia with her family and will be based in Chiangmai, Thailand where our main R&D center is located.
Katalin joining the Managing Board means the company has come one step closer to improving gender diversity at the leadership level.
Under Katalin's leadership, the R&D organization will consist of an innovation counsel and the R&D Business Support team, as well as a Group Breeding Manager, Group Biotechnology Manager and Group Pathology Manager.
From August 16th, 2021 onwards, Simon will be Innovation Counsel for East-West Seed and will continue to support Katalin and the R&D leadership team.
The company is thrilled to welcome Katalin to the East-West Seed Managing Board and thankful to Simon for leading our R&D organization for nearly 40 years and contributing to the development of the company.
For more information:
East-West Seed
No. 50/1 Moo 2, Sainoi-Bang Bua
Thong Rd, Amphur Sainoi, Nonthaburi
11150, THAILAND
T: +66 (02) 831 7700
F: +66 (02) 923 7794
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