American Vanguard Announces Changes to Its Board
American Vanguard (AVD) announced changes to its Board of Directors. Debra Edwards, who served since 2011 as Chair of the Compensation Committee and on the Risk and Finance Committees, is retiring from the board. The company appointed Carmen Tiu effective December 11, 2024, to fill the vacancy. Tiu, who will serve on the Risk and Finance Committees, brings extensive experience from her tenure at Dow AgroSciences and Corteva AgroSciences, particularly in regulatory strategy, food standards, risk, and government affairs. Her credentials include over 30 scientific publications, 70 scientific reports, and hundreds of regulatory submissions.
American Vanguard (AVD) ha annunciato modifiche al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Debra Edwards, che ha ricoperto dal 2011 il ruolo di Presidente del Comitato Compensi e ha partecipato ai Comitati per il Rischio e la Finanza, si ritira dalla carica. La società ha nominato Carmen Tiu, con effetto dal 11 dicembre 2024, per ricoprire questo posto vacante. Tiu, che parteciperà ai Comitati per il Rischio e la Finanza, porta con sé un'ampia esperienza maturata durante il suo incarico presso Dow AgroSciences e Corteva AgroSciences, in particolare nel campo delle strategie regolatorie, degli standard alimentari, del rischio e delle relazioni con il governo. Le sue credenziali includono oltre 30 pubblicazioni scientifiche, 70 rapporti scientifici e centinaia di presentazioni regolatorie.
American Vanguard (AVD) anunció cambios en su Junta Directiva. Debra Edwards, quien ha sido Presidenta del Comité de Compensación y ha formado parte de los Comités de Riesgo y Finanzas desde 2011, se retira de la junta. La empresa nombró a Carmen Tiu, a partir del 11 de diciembre de 2024, para ocupar la vacante. Tiu, quien formará parte de los Comités de Riesgo y Finanzas, aporta una amplia experiencia de su tiempo en Dow AgroSciences y Corteva AgroSciences, particularmente en estrategia regulatoria, estándares alimentarios, riesgo y asuntos gubernamentales. Sus credenciales incluyen más de 30 publicaciones científicas, 70 informes científicos y cientos de presentaciones regulatorias.
아메리칸 반가드 (AVD)는 이사회의 변화를 발표했습니다. 데브라 에드워즈는 2011년부터 보상위원회 의장을 역임하고 위험 및 재무위원회에서도 활동하며 이사회에서 은퇴하게 됩니다. 회사는 카르멘 티우를 2024년 12월 11일자로 공석을 채우기 위해 임명했습니다. 티우는 위험 및 재무위원회에서 활동하며, 다우 아그로사이언스 및 코르테바 아그로사이언스에서의 경험을 살려 규제 전략, 식품 기준, 위험 및 정부 업무에 대한 폭넓은 경험을 제공합니다. 그녀의 자격은 30편 이상의 과학 출판물, 70편의 과학 보고서, 그리고 수백 건의 규제 제출물을 포함합니다.
American Vanguard (AVD) a annoncé des changements au sein de son Conseil d'Administration. Debra Edwards, qui a été présidente du Comité de Rémunération et membre des Comités des Risques et des Finances depuis 2011, se retire du conseil. La société a nommé Carmen Tiu, à compter du 11 décembre 2024, pour occuper ce poste vacant. Tiu, qui siègera aux Comités des Risques et des Finances, apporte une vaste expérience acquise lors de son passage chez Dow AgroSciences et Corteva AgroSciences, notamment en matière de stratégie réglementaire, de normes alimentaires, de gestion des risques et de relations gouvernementales. Ses qualifications comprennent plus de 30 publications scientifiques, 70 rapports scientifiques et des centaines de soumissions réglementaires.
American Vanguard (AVD) hat Änderungen in seinem Board of Directors bekannt gegeben. Debra Edwards, die seit 2011 als Vorsitzende des Vergütungsausschusses und in den Risiko- und Finanzausschüssen tätig war, zieht sich aus dem Gremium zurück. Das Unternehmen hat Carmen Tiu mit Wirkung zum 11. Dezember 2024 ernannt, um die Vakanz zu füllen. Tiu, die in den Risiko- und Finanzausschüssen tätig sein wird, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung aus ihrer Zeit bei Dow AgroSciences und Corteva AgroSciences mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen Regulierungsstrategie, Lebensmittelstandards, Risiko und Regierungsangelegenheiten. Ihre Qualifikationen umfassen über 30 wissenschaftliche Publikationen, 70 wissenschaftliche Berichte und Hunderte von regulatorischen Einreichungen.
- Appointment of Carmen Tiu brings extensive regulatory and agricultural industry expertise to the board
- New board member adds strategic business transformation experience
- Loss of long-serving board member with regulatory expertise
Debra Edwards Retires; Carmen Tiu Joins with Extensive Risk and Regulatory Expertise
Scott D. Baskin, Lead Director of the Board, stated, “We thank Debra for her distinguished service on our board over the past 13 years. Her knowledge of regulatory matters was invaluable, and we’re grateful to have had someone of her caliber serving on our Compensation, Finance and Risk Committees. We will miss Debra – the person – as well as the knowledge and counsel she provided.”
To fill the vacancy left by Ms. Edwards’ retirement, the Board appointed Carmen Tiu, effective December 11, 2024. Ms. Tiu will serve on the Risk and Finance Committees. She has extensive experience in the agriculture industry, having joined Dow AgroSciences in 1987 and served at its successor company Corteva AgroSciences in roles of increasing responsibility until earlier this year, primarily in regulatory strategy, food standards, risk, and government affairs.
Mr. Baskin continued, “We are excited to have Carmen join our board. Her deep technical knowledge, evidenced by 30+ scientific publications, 70+ scientific reports and hundreds of regulatory submissions, will bring further knowledge to Board discussions. Also, given her business background, we expect her to bring valuable expertise in the area of strategic business initiatives, such as transformation. We look forward to working with Carmen to help American Vanguard grow to new heights.”
About American Vanguard Corporation
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is a diversified specialty and agriculture products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management, and public and animal health. Over the past 20 years, through product and business acquisitions, the Company has expanded its operations into 21 countries and now has more than 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations, worldwide. To learn more about the Company, please reference www.american-vanguard.com.
The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release, all forward-looking statements are estimates by the Company’s management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management’s current expectations. Such factors include weather conditions, changes in regulatory policy and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements, if any, in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the date of this release.
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