Nikolas Rigakis

Background

About Nikolas Rigakis

Coordinate the existing and future biostimulant and specialty crop nutrition/bio-nutrition R&D roadmap, under an agronomic strategy that stands for Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture. Create and implement product development plans according to Agronomic R&D, Marketing and Global Bussines and Domestic Distribution strategies and campaigns. Practice agile team leadership in charge of the development of agronomical trials, in-house and in collaboration with Research Bodies (Universities and Institutes), assessing effectiveness of new biostimulant components/raw materials, novel products and 3rd party biostimulants. Coordinate research activities (field trial actions) and regular follow-ups with research parteners and subcontractors. Disseminate research results through congresses (scientific community and industry), scientific and technical literature and scientific and commercial presentations. Conduct and coordinate R&D program reporting, project management and data analysis for the purpose of tax credit and subsidies on the department technical activities. Multidisciplinary team management towards sustainable product development, throughout product ideation, design, development and market launch. Technical training, advice and support of international clients and domestic key accounts and all relevant stakeholder departments (Global Business, Regulatory and Strategic Marketing teams, Domestic Distribution).