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ICL strengthens its R&D team with the appointment of a leading expert in turf agronomy.

ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Simon Watson as Senior Scientist within its AmegA Sciences business unit. Simon brings extensive experience from his previous role as Senior Agronomist at The R&A, where he was part of the Sustainable Agronomy team, leading the sustainable certification programme and working closely with golf courses across the UK.

13141668700?profile=RESIZE_584xSimon’s career in the turf industry began as an agronomist at the STRI, with a broad portfolio that includes roles at Syngenta in technical services for the Turf, Landscape, and Ornamental sectors. His time at Syngenta saw him rise to Head of Technical Services for the Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore, and he also has experience as an independent arable agronomist. In his new role, Simon joins AmegA Sciences, a unit dedicated to the development of cutting-edge biostimulants, and water and nutrient use efficiency technologies for ICL.

Mike Finney, Business Manager at AmegA Sciences, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Simon to our R&D team. His extensive technical expertise will be invaluable as we continue to lead the way in developing innovative solutions for the turf and ornamental markets. With an exciting pipeline of technologies in the works, Simon will play a key role in ensuring that our products deliver on performance, with claims backed by rigorous research."

Simon Watson expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "The opportunity to contribute to the development of biostimulants and technologies for water and nutrient use efficiency is something I find truly exciting. I look forward to working with the teams at AmegA Sciences and across the broader ICL business to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of our industry."

In his position, Simon will collaborate with global ICL technical teams, independent research stations, and universities to drive innovation and product development.

Outside of his professional life, Simon enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. He is an avid football fan and supporter of Aston Villa, often attending matches with his son.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-growingsolutions.uk or www.icl-growingsolutions.ie if you are in Ireland.

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