American Vanguard Names 25-Year Agriculture Veteran Hermann Castro SVP, Marketing and Business Development
AVD•American Vanguard Corporation appointed Hermann Castro as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Business Development at AMVAC, drawing on his 25 years in global agricultural portfolio leadership. Castro previously led marketing at Plasma Waters Solutions and served as Global Marketing Manager at BASF, driving commercial growth across diverse geographies.
1. Executive Appointment
American Vanguard Corporation has appointed Hermann Castro to the role of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development for its AMVAC division, effective immediately. In this capacity, Castro will oversee global marketing initiatives and lead business development efforts to expand the division’s market footprint.
2. Strategic Rationale
The hire aligns with the company’s focus on strengthening its product portfolio, accelerating innovation, and delivering disciplined growth. Castro’s mandate includes optimizing lifecycle management and commercializing new offerings to enhance competitive positioning and shareholder value.
3. Professional Background
Castro brings over 25 years of experience across the agricultural value chain, including roles as VP of Marketing & Development at Plasma Waters Solutions and Global Marketing Manager at BASF. His expertise spans strategic marketing, portfolio optimization, and launching scalable solutions across multiple regions.
