Caio Fortes

B.S in Agronomic Engineering - Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, 2001 MSc in Soil and Plant Nutrition - ESALQ - Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2004 Specialist in Projects & Engineering - The George Washington University - School of Business, 2009 PhD in Sciences - CENA - Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2010 Specialist in Business Management and Strategy - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2021 Professional Background / Expertise: - Large experience in row crops under no-tillage system (soybean, corn, cereals) and bioenergy (sugarcane) value chains; - Practiced in general farming, crop protection (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biologicals) and pest resistance management; - Specialist in agroindustrial operations, yield improvement, losses prevention, cost reduction, safety and risk management projects; assets evaluation (due diligence) for mergers and acquisitions; - Specific knowledge in Precision Agriculture (GIS, GPS, remote sensing), Application Technology, Crop Protection and Soil Sciences (tillage, fertilizers, carbon and nitrogen balances); - Proven leadership track record in different areas and companies: R&D: Syngenta Crop Protection; BASF SA; Copersucar Technology Center (CTC); Operations: São Martinho SA; Business Development and Projects: BP Biofuels (British Petroleum)