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Lee To Lead Sipcam

A familiar name has been appointed CEO of Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. and ADVAN, LLC.

The Board of Directors of agrochemical companies announced Andy Lee’s appointment Monday, March 31. Lee has extensive experience within the agrochemical industry, having held senior leadership roles with BASF Corp. and other chemical companies in the U.S. and Europe.

"I am delighted to be joining Sipcam and ADVAN," says Lee. "Growers and the channel need a reliable, trustworthy source of products and information to get the best out of every acre. Sipcam and ADVAN are uniquely positioned to meet these needs."

Prior to his appointment as CEO of Sipcam and ADVAN, Lee was director of the U.S. Crop Protection Business for BASF Corp. Earlier in his career, Lee held positions in global marketing for BASF and American Home Products, along with European positions with American Cyanamid and Shell Nickerson Seed Co.

"We are proud that Andy is taking over commercial leadership of Sipcam and ADVAN and are confident that he will drive our offerings of innovative solutions to meet global demands for food, fuel and fiber," says Giovanni Affaba, SIPCAM-OXON group managing director.

Lee’s appointment allows Affaba to return to his position as a member of the Board of Sipcam Agro USA. Affaba was acting CEO of the company. Tim Damico served as acting CEO of ADVAN and will return to his position as chief operatingoOfficer of ADVAN.