Newport Beach, California, USA
July 22, 2015

American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD) announced two changes in its business development and marketing functions. First, effective July 31, 2015, Glen D. Johnson, Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for the company’s principal operating subsidiary (AMVAC) will be leaving the company to take on the role of CEO and President at another company. Mr. Johnson has served AMVAC in his current role for the past 17 years with a focus on acquisitions, licensing and equipment development. Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, stated, “I will miss Glen both professionally and as a friend and wish him well on the next chapter of his career.”

Second, effective August 1, 2015, Peter Eilers will be joining AMVAC Netherlands BV as Global Director of Business Development & Marketing. Mr. Eilers has over 25 years’ experience with Bayer CropScience (and its predecessors) where he served as Marketing Director for EMEA, Executive Head of Bayer CropScience Merger & Acquisitions/Business Development, and Country Head in various regions, including Poland, the Baltics, Iberia and Indochina, among other positions. Mr. Wintemute commented, “We are pleased to welcome Peter Eilers on board. With his extensive experience in marketing and M&A work internationally, he will fit well within our strategy to expand our global footprint and will be a welcome addition to our international team.”     

Website: http://www.americanvanguard.com

Published: July 22, 2015