Phospholutions Inc., a sustainable fertilizer technology provider based in State College, Pa.,announced on April 30 that James Ortíz has been hired as Chief Commercial Officer to lead the expansion of the company’s RhizoSorb® fertilizer technology platform on a global scale, with plans to expand in South America and Europe after finishing trials in India and Africa.
Ortíz brings more than 20 years of experience in the ag and commodity space, having previously held leadership roles at Trammo, Indagro, and Phibro, as well as several consultancies.
“We are excited to welcome James to our senior leadership team where he will play a pivotal role in expanding production capabilities and driving international market development initiatives,” said Hunter Swisher, CEO of Phospholutions. “With James on board, we aim to ensure that our technology benefits farmers all over the world.”
“I’m thrilled to join a team of committed professionals in further advocating its benefits to a market that requires greater efficiencies in a sustainable manner,” Ortiz said. “If you are in the phosphate fertilizer industry, please contact us as we have a unique value proposition for you with this next-generation technology.”