Press Release: RAGT UK Appoints New Managing Director

Helen has extensive commercial and strategic experience at RAGT Group. She joined RAGT UK in 2013 as Product Development Specialist, managing grass, maize and soil health plants portfolios, before being appointed Head of Forage Crops in 2016, covering the UK and Nordic and Baltic regions.

For the past three years she has worked for RAGT Group’s New Markets team as Business Leader for Asia and Oceania, successfully integrating New Zealand and Australian subsidiaries into the group and exploring new opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Simon Howell, Group Commercial Director for RAGT Northern Europe, said: “We are delighted that Helen has agreed to rejoin RAGT UK.

“She has worked in a variety of key roles across RAGT and brings the necessary balance of commercial skills, experience and leadership qualities to lead our dynamic UK business.

“Under Helen’s guidance, RAGT UK will continue to develop its highly successful multi-species portfolio. We are confident her appointment will secure a strong future for the business and our key partners across the industry.”

Helen said: “I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to lead RAGT UK. The skills and experiences I have gained from my international role within the wider group will be invaluable in my new role.

“I look forward to working with our very talented team to take the business forward, continuing our drive to develop a range of best-in-class varieties across all major crops and ensuring that our growers, seed industry partners and end-user customers reap the benefits of our efforts.”