“I am honored to join Groundwork BioAg’s board of directors. It is a privilege to be part of a fast-paced company that develops and delivers high-quality biological products to a market that seeks innovation,” said Messman. “I look forward to helping enable our management team to scale, collaborate, and literally break ground in new territories.”

“I am thrilled to welcome Mick to our board of directors,” said Dr. Yossi Kofman, Groundwork BioAg’s CEO. “He brings expertise in the bioagriculture and seed treatment markets, together with broad experience in sales, marketing and business development. Our board will benefit from Mick’s global perspective and insight as we scale our sales of mycorrhizal inoculants in major territories and multiple crops and continue to launch innovative mycorrhiza-based products. We thank Holohan Group for leading this search.”

In his role at GreenLight Biosciences, Mr. Messman is responsible for creating an agricultural business; leading the commercial activities, building a targeted and effective biocontrol portfolio and developing strategic collaborations. Prior to joining GreenLight, he served as Director, Seed Applied and Biological Technologies at Corteva Agriscience, where he led efforts to create a new business and portfolio. He earned his M.B.A. at Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.