American Vanguard Appoints Douglas A. ("Dak") Kaye, III As Chief Executive Officer, Effective December 9, 2024
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Well-positioned to further accelerate transforming the global Company into an efficient, profitable, customer-centric organizationAmerican Vanguard® Corporation (AVD), a leading manufacturer and marketer of
Well-positioned to further accelerate transforming the global Company into an efficient, profitable, customer-centric organization
American Vanguard® Corporation (AVD), a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative solutions for the ag industry in the areas of crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management, and commercial pest control (the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Douglas A. ("Dak") Kaye, III as the new Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous vote from its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective December 9, 2024. Mr. Kaye will be based at global headquarters beginning January 6, 2025. Mr. Kaye brings extensive experience to AVD and is expected to lead the Company into a new era of growth and innovation. He will succeed the Office of CEO (OCEO), which has been in place since July 15, 2024.