Sumitomo Names VP of Latin America Crop Protection

Posted by Matt Hopkins|20 May 2011

Gustavo Vasques has been named vice president of Crop Protection for the Sumitomo Chemical Latin America organization (SCLA), according to the company.

In his new role, Vasques will oversee all development, commercial and operational functions for the SCLA business operation.

“The hire of Vasques reinforces our commitment to this important geography. Gustavo brings us strong perspectives from a number of industries and is highly experienced in understanding the distinctive needs and challenges of the Latin American grower,” said Mike Donaldson, president and chief executive officer for Sumitomo’s Region Americas operations. “I look forward to working closely with him as we provide our unique portfolio of products and active ingredients to Latin America growers—helping them grow more marketable and profitable crops.”

Vasques has a long history with Brazilian and Latin American–focused corporations across a variety of business sectors. Vasques spent more than a decade with Monsanto do Brasil Ltda. He also held a number of positions within the organization’s food, forage and crop protection divisions. Most recently, Vasques served as general manager for the Brazilian affiliate of Georgia-Pacific, a U.S.-based pulp and paper company, according to Sumitomo.

Vasques will work out of the SCLA offices in Sao Paulo beginning June 1.