Key Takeaways
- Daryl Allen joins Pivot Bio as vice president of sales, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner.
- Allen brings over 30 years of agricultural sales leadership experience, including roles at Corteva, DuPont, and Monsanto.
- He will oversee national sales strategy, revenue growth, and distribution network expansion.
- Appointment follows Pivot Bio’s recent product launch and crop diversification efforts.
- Allen’s experience in biologicals and large-scale commercial execution positions him to lead Pivot Bio’s next phase of growth.
Pivot Bio Strengthens Commercial Leadership with New Sales Appointment
Pivot Bio, a leading agtech company focused on sustainable nitrogen solutions, has announced the appointment of Daryl Allen as its new vice president of sales. Allen will lead the company’s nationwide sales efforts and join Pivot Bio’s commercial leadership team, reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner.
Allen’s appointment comes as Pivot Bio scales its footprint and product offerings, including its recent expansion into crops like cotton and sorghum, and the launch of PROVEN® G3—an advanced nitrogen technology solution aimed at reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Proven Leadership To Support The Growth of Pivot Bio
With more than three decades of experience in agricultural sales, Allen has held senior positions at Corteva Agriscience, DuPont, and Monsanto. Most recently, he served as global biologicals commercial business expansion leader at Corteva, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s biologicals portfolio.
“Daryl’s track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results across complex markets made him the ideal leader to guide the next chapter of our commercial growth,” said Chris Turner. “His leadership and deep understanding of the agricultural landscape will be instrumental as we continue to bring our breakthrough solutions to our customers and our distribution partners across North America.”
Commitment to Innovation and Farmer Success
In his new role, Allen will focus on refining Pivot Bio’s national sales strategy, accelerating revenue, and growing the company’s distribution network to bring its proprietary microbial nitrogen solutions to more growers across the U.S.
“I’m thrilled to join such an innovative and high-growth company that’s truly transforming how agriculture works,” Allen stated. “What drew me to Pivot Bio is its deep commitment to farmers, backed by cutting-edge science and a customer-first mindset. With nearly 15 million acres covered since its commercial launch and significant expansion underway, I look forward to helping more growers benefit from this game-changing technology.”
Background and Recognition
Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and has completed executive education at Columbia Business School. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and was honored with the DuPont Global Excellence Award for achievements in marketing and sales.
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