Leading supplier of fertilizer in Ghana, Yara, has announced the appointment of Sergio Godoy as its new country Managing Director to oversee its operations.<\/p>\n
Mr. Godoy, who until his appointment was the Commercial Director of the company, takes over from Jorgen Arentz Rostrup.<\/p>\n
Before joiningYara Ghana, Mr. Godoy served as the Commercial Director of Yara for Maghreb Region (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) until June 2013, where he was responsible on developing the company\u2019s strategy and business in these countries; focusing on building long-term relations with customers, aiming at improving farmer\u2019s profitability on various crops.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”REsI6UDDoLmEmml4O8MH1xynJHTcvmVV”]Sergio who joined Yara in 2003, prior to taking the position in Maghreb, held various positions within commercial and technical management, business development and agronomical advice in Spain.<\/p>\n
Sergio\u2019s new appointment will see him manage the commercial and technical team on its approach to serve the farmer with value added fertilizer solution for their crops. He will also be directly responsible for company\u2019s supplies.<\/p>\n
Commenting on his new appointment, Sergio stated that: \u201cYara Ghana will still pursue its commitment to a sustainable future where we aim to create impact especially in the lives of farmers. We will continue creating value by delivering sustainable growth befitting customer and shareholders \u2013 as well as society at large.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe intend to create impact by engaging within three focal areaswhere we will be able to make a profound contribution: food security, resource management and environmental issues. The three areas are intrinsically linked, and we are uniquely positioned to develop viable business solutions that address related global challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sergio, who holds an MBA from the IE Business School, Spain, said with Yara\u2019s support, farmers will be able to deliver on sustainable agriculture as well as the environment. Yara\u2019s fertilizers and crop nutrition programs, he said, will help smallholder farmer to produce the food required for the country\u2019s growing population.<\/p>\n
About Yara Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n Yara’s knowledge, products and solutions grow farmers’ and industrial customers’ businesses profitably and responsibly, while nurturing and protecting the earth’s resources, food and environment.<\/p>\n Our fertilizers, crop nutrition programs and technologies increase yields, improve product quality and reduce the environmental impact of agricultural practices. Our industrial and environmental solutions improve air quality by reducing emissions from industry and transportation, and serve as key ingredients in the production of a wide range of goods. We foster a culture that promotes the safety of our employees, contractors and societies.<\/p>\n Founded in 1905 to solve emerging famine in Europe, today, Yara has a worldwide presence, with more than 12,000 employees and sales to more than 150 countries. Yara Ghana was established in 2007 to strengthen the quality and depth of input supply and related services along agricultural value chains to increase the productivity of Ghanaian farmers.<\/p>\n We import high quality products for the cereal farmers as well as for the cocoa sector. Yara Ghana is today the market leader in fertilizers in Ghana. We have a large and motivated staff in Accra, Tema and in the regions nationwide. Leading supplier of fertilizer in Ghana, Yara, has announced the appointment of Sergio Godoy as its new country Managing Director to oversee its operations. Mr. Godoy, who until his appointment was the Commercial Director of the company, takes over from Jorgen Arentz Rostrup. Before joiningYara Ghana, Mr. Godoy served as the Commercial Director of Yara […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":161176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[4],"yoast_head":"\n
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