08.12.13
Kalamazoo, MI-based Kalsec has unveiled several new appointments to build upon company growth.
In 1999, Dr. Nykaza joined Kalsec as purchasing director, after previously working with DeKalb Seed Company and later for Monsanto. In 2004 he was promoted to vice president of procurement at Kalsec, and later became executive vice president of sales and marketing in 2010,and chief operating officer in 2011.
In other appointments, Julie Heine is being promoted to vice president of sales, Americas; and Gustavo Puente to vice president of procurement. Ms. Heine has served in various roles and leadership positions during her 18 years with the company, most recently in building and implementing a North American vision for sales growth. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for business development in the U.S., Canada and South America, and will begin leading the customer service team. In his new role, Mr. Puente will lead the company in global procurement and vertical integration initiatives. Mr. Puente will manage plant-breeding efforts, farming operations at the Kalsec Southwest facility, and the entire supply chain for crops produced and overseen by Kalsec.
Paul Filby and Tom Barry are being promoted to executive vice presidents. Mr. Filby will increase his role by overseeing all Kalsec global sales initiatives and will continue to lead international business development efforts. Mr. Barry will begin leading the logistics and finished goods planning teams in addition to his current marketing and product management responsibilities.
In 1999, Dr. Nykaza joined Kalsec as purchasing director, after previously working with DeKalb Seed Company and later for Monsanto. In 2004 he was promoted to vice president of procurement at Kalsec, and later became executive vice president of sales and marketing in 2010,and chief operating officer in 2011.
In other appointments, Julie Heine is being promoted to vice president of sales, Americas; and Gustavo Puente to vice president of procurement. Ms. Heine has served in various roles and leadership positions during her 18 years with the company, most recently in building and implementing a North American vision for sales growth. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for business development in the U.S., Canada and South America, and will begin leading the customer service team. In his new role, Mr. Puente will lead the company in global procurement and vertical integration initiatives. Mr. Puente will manage plant-breeding efforts, farming operations at the Kalsec Southwest facility, and the entire supply chain for crops produced and overseen by Kalsec.
Paul Filby and Tom Barry are being promoted to executive vice presidents. Mr. Filby will increase his role by overseeing all Kalsec global sales initiatives and will continue to lead international business development efforts. Mr. Barry will begin leading the logistics and finished goods planning teams in addition to his current marketing and product management responsibilities.