Anuvia Plant Nutrients, Zellwood, Fla., announced on Oct. 17 that it has named Paul Duncan to the newly created position of Director of Sustainability. In his new role, Duncan will advance Anuvia’s commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability. He most recently served as director of Business Development at Cargill Optimizing Services, a division of Cargill Engineering R&D driving efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in food and beverage manufacturing.
Duncan’s past experience included serving as founder and CEO of SciTech Partners, a market research, project management, and business development company for multinational companies and government agencies. He also worked as an editor for publications including the Financial Times in London, China Daily in Beijing, and the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
“From our beginning, our mission has been to help farming become more sustainable,” said Anuvia CEO Amy Yoder. “We are diligently working to create partnerships with like-minded organizations and have launched several collaborative initiatives in the U.S. and overseas to further our goal of providing sustainable fertilization solutions. Paul’s extensive experience in management and international business will be a great asset in advancing this effort. He brings industry knowledge, collaborative skills, and a dedication to preserving our natural resources that will help us achieve our mission.”