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  • Benito Varela Appointed CEO of GroNatural, Inc. dba GroPro

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    GroPro is thrilled to announce a big change in it’s leadership team: Benito Varela, previously our COO, has now been promoted to CEO of GroNatural, Inc. dba GroPro.

    GroPro Corp. is a commercial manufacturer of biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers and a research and development (R&D) organization. GroPro offers various products across the crop cycle for vital crops like tree nuts, soybeans, corn, wheat, bananas, coffee, and fruits and vegetables. Its natural bio products demonstrate field efficacy, extended shelf life, versatility at tank mix, no field re-entry restrictions, and zero residues.

    This promotion marks a significant milestone in our journey. Benito Varela’s illustrious 35-year career is a testament to his exceptional abilities and unwavering dedication. He is a global industry leader with experience across various geographies and functions; he embodies strategic vision, sales, and management expertise, and he has a proven track record that our company values.

    “I am excited to step into the role of CEO, GroNatural, Inc. dba GroPro. Over my 35-year career, I have worked across multiple geographies and functions, gaining invaluable experience and expertise. My journey has equipped me with a strategic vision, sales, and management prowess, and a proven track record of success that I am eager to bring to GroNatural, Inc. dba GroPro.” – commented Benito Varela.

    Benito’s key professional achievements include:

    -Staggering Revenue Growth: Under Benito’s leadership, he transformed Dow Chemicals’ Seed business in Brazil, tripling its revenue and EBIT within four years.
    -Global Leadership: Benito spearheaded major projects, including a seamless divestiture, culminating in a $1.1B transaction over 18 months. His leadership fostered top-performing teams through cultural transformations, achieving double-digit gains.
    -Dynamic Visionary: As a leader of the Six Sigma cohort at Dow AgroSciences, Benito consistently delivered transformative results in challenging missions.
    -Strategic Innovator: He successfully launched biotechnology products and enhanced commercial operations across Latin and South America using Six Sigma principles.
    -Expansive Network: Benito’s extensive international network of industry professionals, accumulated during 26 years of global exposure, will be invaluable in driving GroPro’s market expansion.

    Benito’s appointment is a significant milestone for our company and a tremendous support for our investors and board members. His strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and proven track record will ensure sustainable growth and maximize shareholder value, reinforcing the confidence and trust placed in GroPro’s future. His dynamic leadership and strategic insight assure us that GroNatural, Inc. dba GroPro will continue to flourish and exceed expectations.
    More Info: GroProAg.com

  • GroPro Hires US National Sales Director

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    GroPro Corp. is an international Biotech bio-fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and bio-pesticides manufacturer that compete head to head in cost and efficacy with the industry’s most effective synthetic chemicals. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA has hired Warren Hragyil as national sales director. Warren is a result-oriented leader with decades of experience in US Agriculture markets, primarily focused on areas of Crop Protection sales, marketing, and operations. He has worked in senior sales and management roles at Simplot, Adama, Aligned Ag Distributors, United Suppliers Inc., etc.

    “We are thrilled to hire a well-connected and experienced professional like Warren to our team here at GroPro,” said James Lamoreaux, CEO of GroPro Corp. “His impressive industry background and strong leadership abilities will help to fulfill our expanding strategy in the US market, working closely with our major distributors & retailers to develop win-win offerings.” In his new role, Warren’s primary responsibilities will be to drive sales for Gro Pro’s products, manage senior client relationships, lead the sales team and successfully implement effective commercial strategies.

    Hiring a National Sales Director was a part of GroPro’s active team expansion plan with two primary objectives, raise brand awareness and increase market penetration with strategic partners – earlier this month GroPro Corp. announced that veteran agriculture industry executive Benito Varela joined the team as the new Chief Operating Officer focusing on US and International expansion and operations. Also, this week GroPro Corp. has named Jeff Runnels as the US National Environmental\DTC Sales Manager.

    GroPro Corp. is a USA-headquartered producer and supplier of bio-pesticide protection products and bio-stimulants. GoPro has a proven track record of delivering proven, high-efficacy, natural materials while allowing growers to augment agrochemical products in the integrated pest management (IPM) approach. For the last 3 years, GroPro has been performing in-depth field trials comparing GroPro materials against conventional and Bio-Based materials in the USA and internationally with outstanding results. Sustainability is firmly rooted in our entire company’s decision process, from early research to product development.

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