Ames, Iowa – PowerPollen, the leader in breakthrough pollination technology for increased agricultural productivity and profitability, announced the appointment of Kavilash (Kavi) Chawla as Chief Growth Officer. Chawla joins the executive leadership team to drive PowerPollen’s commercial expansion and strengthen its market leadership in sustainable agriculture.
“As we scale PowerPollen’s technology in North America and evaluate entry into new geographies and crops, our growth strategy is rooted in disciplined execution and a relentless focus on value,” said Carl Cox, CEO of PowerPollen. “Kavi’s expertise and proven ability to forge transformative partnerships aligns with our vision to accelerate PowerPollen’s reach and take our results to the next level for farmers and partners worldwide. We are committed to expanding our impact in agricultural productivity and food security through innovation and collaboration.”
Chawla brings more than 20 years of global experience in strategy, finance, and business development, having driven growth for innovative organizations across agriculture, technology, and financial sectors. Before joining PowerPollen, he served as an executive consultant, playing a pivotal role in supporting the structure of commercial agreements with customers globally.
“With a mission to help feed and fuel the world, PowerPollen is uniquely positioned to transform how we approach crop productivity, sustainable agriculture, and global food security,” said Chawla. “By focusing on precision agriculture and strategic partnerships, we can help farmers unlock greater yields and sustainability while expanding our impact to new geographies and crops. I’m excited to help lead PowerPollen’s next phase of growth and global expansion.”
Chawla’s appointment follows a series of milestones for PowerPollen, including the expansion of its patented pollination technology to wheat and rice, new strategic partnerships and a growing presence in key agricultural regions. He will be responsible for driving market opportunities, advancing strategic business planning and leading the company’s commercial growth initiatives. Chawla will report directly to CEO Carl Cox and work closely with the leadership team to execute PowerPollen’s vision for global agricultural innovation.
PowerPollen’s footprint now includes operations and research in Iowa, Puerto Rico, Texas, India and Latin America, underscoring its commitment to delivering value through innovation and strategic collaboration in precision agriculture.
About PowerPollen®
Established in 2015, PowerPollen offers a breakthrough, scalable technology to collect, preserve and apply pollen on-demand to help improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of modern farming practices. Following multiple seasons of year-round field trials, PowerPollen’s patented pollination technology increases yield and improves the quality of commercial hybrid corn seed production. The company has applied its technology across thousands of commercial acres over the past several years. PowerPollen is headquartered in Iowa with additional research operations in Puerto Rico and Texas. Learn more about how PowerPollen’s on-demand pollination technology works at www.powerpollen.com.
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