Mission
Vision
Core values
We put farmers at the heart of everything we do.
We achieve our purpose through innovation.
We care for each other, our communities and the environment.
We are a reliable partner to all our stakeholders.
We fully support a robust PVP system following the UPOV 91 act, ensuring benefits for both farmers and breeders.
We work with local seed growers to produce high-quality seeds for distribution.
We collaborate with local distributors to widen our reach to farmers.
We enhance the quality of vegetables through advanced plant breeding.
We empower farmers with sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Jean-Christophe “JC” Filippi
Managing Board | CEO
JC leads East-West Seed with a commitment to extend the company’s promise of providing innovative seeds and services to underserved…
Dilip Rajan
Managing Board | Chief Operating Officer
Dilip oversees the day-to-day operations and executes long-term strategies to build value for smallholder farmers worldwide.
Joost van Elzakker
Managing Board | Chief Commercial Officer
Joost leads the global sales, marketing, and product development functions, driving revenue growth and ensuring the company’s innovative seeds and…
Cathlea Barote
Managing Board | Chief People Officer
Cathlea is driving East-West Seed’s global talent agenda, capability development, and HR operational excellence.
Katalin Pákozdi
Managing Board | Chief R&D Officer
Katalin leads the company’s breeding strategy and innovation efforts.
Thibaut P. Terlon
Managing Board | Chief Financial Officer
Thibaut oversees the financial strategies and operations of the company, focusing on enhancing financial performance and implementing effective processes in…
