MIKE BAKKER JOINS UPL AGROSOLUTIONS CANADA AS REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Sep 11, 2019

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – UPL AgroSolutions Canada recently announced the addition of regional sales manager Mike Bakker. In his new role, Bakker will support the row crop business for UPL AgroSolutions Canada in Ontario, Canada.

Bakker joins UPL AgroSolutions Canada following a position with Marubeni Corporation, where he was a country manager. Prior to that, he worked as a territory manager for AgResource – Cargill. Bakker also has experience as a brand manager for BASF Canada.

Bakker grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Ontario. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in agriculture economics from the University of Guelph. He also is a certified crop advisor with the Ontario Crop Advisor Association.

“Bakker’s variety of experience in agriculture and strategic sales is a natural fit for this role,” says Craig Brekkas, Country Head, UPL AgroSolutions Canada. “We couldn’t be more excited to introduce him to our customers in Ontario and provide them with his talents and knowledge of the industry.”

Source : UPL

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