The Board of Seed Co Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Charles Bennett as a Non-Executive Director effective 22 November 2024 following his nomination by the Limagrain Group to replace Mr. Regis D. A. Fournier on the Seed Co Board.
Nick is a seasoned sales, marketing, and business development leader with 15 years
of international experience in the seeds and agri-chemical industry. He joined Limagrain in 2024 as Head of Africa and Asia Pacific. Nick holds a Bachelor of Horticulture (Agronomy, Horticultural Production, Viticulture, Ecology, Biometry, Plant Pathology, and Botany) from the University of Western Sydney (Australia).
The Board has also announced the appointment of Mr. Tineyi Chatiza as Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective 1 December 2024. Tineyi succeeds Mr. John Matorofa, who is retiring.
With nearly two decades of extensive experience in investment banking, finance, governance, and risk management, Tineyi brings a combination of experience and expertise. A Chartered Certified Accountant and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA-UK), Tineyi is also a Registered Public Accountant in Zimbabwe. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Honors) in Finance and Banking from the University of Zimbabwe, as well as a Diploma in Banking from the Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe (IOBZ). He is an Associate of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA) and a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business, USA.
Seed Co extends its heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to the retiring members, Messrs. Regis D. A. Fournier and John Matorofa for their invaluable contributions and dedication.
Source: Seed Co