Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert Hend as its Regulatory Affairs Manager within the company’s research and development team. With over 20 years experience in the agrochemical and speciality chemicals sectors, Robert has previously worked for several leading edge, global, research-based companies and brings with him strong knowledge of the crop protection sector.
As Regulatory Affairs Manager, Robert’s responsibilities will include the effective management and compilation of regulatory dossiers as well as the production of robust study summaries and appropriate risk assessments. He will also continue Exosect’s development of relationships with regulatory personnel within the ranks of suppliers, external contractors and competent authorities.
Prior to his appointment, Robert was Regulatory Affairs Manager for a range of insecticides and fungicides at Syngenta, the world leading agricultural business committed to crop protection.
Commenting on his appointment, Robert says, “I am looking forward to contributing to the ongoing growth and overall success of what is the most innovative pest management technology on the market. I also aim to develop key relationships outside of the company with regulators, consultants and key influencers in markets strategically central to the company’s success.”
Martin Brown, Exosect’s Managing Director adds, “Due to the rapid development of Exosect’s product range and our expansion into new territories, we are now at a stage in our growth where we need a professional and experienced regulatory affairs manager. Robert has a wealth of experience in producing and submitting major dossiers for some of the world’s most important crop protection products and has a proven history in leading industry teams in sustaining product registration and we are therefore delighted that he has agreed to join the Exosect team.”
Robert holds a BSc Hons in Zoology with a postgraduate diploma in Information Science.