Sakata Seed America, Inc. Pronounces Govt Management Transition – City Ag Information

Woodland, CA – Sakata Seed America, Inc. is happy to announce a strategic government management transition, efficient April 1, 2025.

After greater than fifteen years of devoted service as President and Chief Govt Officer of Sakata Seed America, Inc, Dave Armstrong will step into the position of Govt Chairman, the place he’ll proceed to offer strategic oversight and steerage for the enterprise. Eduardo (Ed) Flores will assume the place of President and Chief Govt Officer, taking on operational duty and main Sakata Seed America into its subsequent part of development.

Ed joined Sakata Seed America in 2021 as Chief Working Officer and has performed a big position in adapting the corporate’s provide chain capabilities to a rising crop portfolio, and thru the current relocation of Sakata’s regional headquarters to Woodland, CA. Ed brings greater than 20 years of expertise in main regional companies, business actions, provide chain administration, and technique growth for international breeding corporations. He holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Know-how and a B.S. in Engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Know-how and Increased Training.

John Nelson, presently serving as Govt Vice President, will tackle the position of Govt Advisor and help the enterprise throughout this transition. John will proceed to lend his experience and management, developed over a thirty plus yr profession with Sakata, till his deliberate retirement in January 2026. Moreover, Hiroyuki (Hiro) Hashimoto will step into the position of Vice President, additional strengthening the corporate’s government crew.

Reflecting on his tenure as President-CEO, Dave Armstrong said: “It has been an unimaginable honor to guide Sakata Seed America for the previous fifteen and a half years. I’m immensely happy with our success, our groups, tradition, and the affect we’ve made within the seed business. As I step into the position of Govt Chairman, I sit up for supporting the corporate’s continued success underneath Ed’s management.”

Incoming President-CEO Ed Flores shared his enthusiasm for the longer term: It’s an honor to be chosen to serve Sakata Seed America, an organization I’ve lengthy admired and revered given its sturdy legacy of innovation, collaboration, and dedication to our prospects and companions. I’m grateful for the chance to guide this distinctive group and proceed driving our mission ahead.

This management transition reaffirms Sakata Seed America’s half century dedication to high quality, service and reliability, and making certain long-term development by delivering high-quality seed and genetic options to growers and customers throughout North and Central America and all through Sakata’s international community.

For extra info, please contact Marissa Telfer at mtelfer@sakata.com.

About Sakata Seed America, Inc.

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is a number one analysis, seed manufacturing, advertising and distribution firm masking North and Central America. A pacesetter within the growth and manufacturing of high-quality vegetable and decorative genetics, it’s a main subsidiary of Sakata Seed Company, a worldwide firm with over a century of excellence. Sakata Seed America is devoted to innovation, sustainability, and partnerships that drive the agricultural business ahead.