Nufarm Limited announced that in view of the growing strategic importance of Nufarm's Nuseed business, and the increased focus on strengthening the company's product portfolio and marketing capabilities, the current role of Group Executive Marketing and Portfolio Development will be split into two executive positions. After 15 years with the company in executive leadership positions, Brian Benson will be leaving the organization at the end of July. Valdemar Fischer (General Manager, Latin America) has been asked to take on the new role of Group Executive, Product and Commercial Strategy and will commence in this role for the start of the new financial year on August 1, 2015.

In this role Valdemar will lead Nufarm's global product and marketing efforts, partnership strategy, and commercial strategy in collaboration with the company's regional businesses and platforms. Brent Zacharias (General Manager, Nuseed), who previously reported to Brian Benson, has been asked to step up to the position of Group Executive Nuseed, and will join the Corporate Executive. This appointment reflects the growing importance of the Nuseed platform and the exciting opportunities to strengthen that platform in coming years. With Valdemar Fischer's move to the corporate executive, two important new appointments are being made in Latin America.

Luciano Daher (Commercial Director, Brazil) has been appointed as country manager, Brazil, effective immediately. Luciano has been with Nufarm ­ and Agripec, the business acquired by Nufarm ­ for 22 years and has been a key part of the Brazil senior management team for much of that time. Luciano will report to a new Regional Manager for Latin America and the company is currently recruiting for this important leadership role.