Valent U.S.A. Welcomes John Smith as Vice President of Sales
Valent U.S.A. Welcomes John Smith as Vice President of Sales
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 6, 2024 – Valent U.S.A. LLC today announced John Smith as vice president, Sales, effective July 22, 2024.
Smith joins Valent U.S.A. from Winfield United, the agriculture inputs subsidiary of Land O’ Lakes, where he served as director, Strategic Supplier Alliances and Procurement. He joined Winfield United in 2020 after a 32-year career at Bayer Crop Science, where he held various domestic and international positions in sales, marketing, and commercial leadership roles.
"We are thrilled to welcome John Smith to Valent,” said Matt Plitt, President and CEO of Valent U.S.A. “He brings extensive industry experience and record of leadership that will further strengthen our sales efforts and drive continued growth for Valent U.S.A.”
Smith will lead the sales team and direct the sales process for Valent’s products and services across North America. He will also serve as Valent’s executive lead to the customer channel, and support the global initiatives of Valent’s parent company, Sumitomo Chemical.
Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy and agriculture business from the University of Missouri. He also earned his certification as a California Pest Control Advisor and has been involved on several key industry boards, including the National FFA Sponsors Board, Western Plant Health Association, and United Fresh Produce Association.
About Valent U.S.A.
Valent U.S.A. LLC, headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent products include a well-known line of quality herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and professional use. Valent is a leader in marketing and sales of both traditional chemical products and biorational products developed by its affiliate, Valent BioSciences LLC. For more information about Valent or our full product line, please call 800-6-VALENT (682-5368) or visit valent.com.
About Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies. It offers a diverse range of products globally in the fields of petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products, and pharmaceuticals. For additional information, visit the company’s website at https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Steve Tatum
(925) 951-3164
steve.tatum@valent.com