René van Meijel

René van Meijel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the agricultural sector, currently serving as Global Customer Team Lead for Baby & Bunching Spinach and Chard at KWS Group since July 2023. Prior to this role, René held the position of Business Area Manager for the Americas at Pop Vriend Seeds, where responsibilities included commercial and technical development across North, Central, and South America. Previous roles also encompassed Area Sales Manager at Pop Vriend Seeds, Area Manager at Enza Zaden Export B.V., and Service Engineer at Matrix Agritech, among others. René has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor in Agribusiness and Management from Christelijke Agrarische Hogeschool Dronten and a Masterclass in Personal Leadership from NCOI Business School.