SLT UPDATES
SUSTAINABILITY
SSBU Strategy & Market Updates: SSBU leadership met with key stakeholders from Valent U.S.A., MGK, and VBC to align on SRP/MRP and define near- and mid-term strategies—ending with clear action items (and top-tier Austin BBQ). We’re back in Hawaii with SSBU and Premium products, including key wins for Pyganic and Senstar. Thanks to Steve Anderson and Erin Miller for securing this success. Despite headwinds in the specialty market, FMD and S4 teams are working closely to identify growth opportunities for our biorational portfolio. Thanks to Greg Clarke, Jozsef Rackso, Amy Irish-Brown, Mike Keller, and Jim Wargo for driving these technical discussions. Market & Team Updates: The U.S. ag market began MY25 down 15.5% through February but has since improved to -7.6%, with continued recovery expected as summer conditions hold. In June, the Rapidicil team held a three-day workshop at MWARC to refine the product’s value proposition and positioning. Legal led training on complaint handling to support future stewardship. Our Compliance team (Lindsey and Sheeba) partnered with Segment Managers and Marisa to streamline the annual marketing program approval process—now documented and integrated into Monday.com for improved transparency and efficiency. MARKETING
TIFFANY DEAN
DAVE POLING
PLANNING
Cash Flow Initiative :In response to Tokyo’s directive, Finance and Planning launched an effort that identified over $20M in potential monthly cash flow improvements through early SLT discussions. Everest Replacement: With Everest support ending in June 2026, IT and Planning are leading a system migration to enhance compliance and agility. A new platform has been approved by Tokyo and VGC, and an implementation partner is being selected. IBP Process Improvements: This year’s IBP enhancements focus on aligning distributor sales targets with SABP thresholds, clarifying the path to financial goals, and improving progress tracking. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) Projects: Working with SCC Global Supply Team and strategic third parties to source key active ingredients that complement our core technologies for value innovative mixtures (e.g. INDIFLIN, Rapidicil, Bt). Supporting the AMT’s on pipeline PLCM projects. Strategic Third-Party Sales: Managing third party sales business to optimize our market access, complementing our branded business strategy. Data Compensation: Actively pursuing numerous third parties to negotiate data compensation settlements. Work closely with Regulatory, Legal and Finance teams. Preparing to present Data Compensation 101 training in Q2 FY2025.
HISA WATANABE
GEOFF QUICK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT Leadership & Strategy: To support our IT vision and ASDI strategy, John Dabkey joins as Sr. Manager, IT Service Delivery Ops, and Wade Ash as Director, IT Business Office—enhancing infrastructure, service, and business alignment. Compliance, Cybersecurity & Windows 11: J-SOX audits and SCC inspections are on track for Q2. Windows 11 upgrades began in June with a full rollout in August. Phishing click rates dropped to 3%, and a training assignment bug has been resolved. Platform Modernization: Biovia ELN is 80% migrated to Science Cloud, with full go-live by July 2025. OneStream will replace Everest by June 2026, improving financial planning, reporting, and integration.
KANNAN KRISHNAN
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