Key Takeaways
- Vivent Biosignals appoints Fernando Derossi as Chief Executive Officer and Partner, effective February 1, 2026
- Leadership change follows a funding round led by Agri Investment Fund
- Founders Nigel Wallbridge and Carrol Plummer continue in active leadership roles
- Company plans to scale its plant biosignals platform internationally
- Focus remains on AI-driven plant intelligence and real-time crop insights
Leadership Transition Marks New Chapter for Vivent Biosignals
Vivent Biosignals has announced the appointment of Fernando Derossi as Chief Executive Officer and Partner, effective February 1, 2026. He will join founders Nigel Wallbridge and Carrol Plummer in leading the company’s next phase of development.
The appointment follows a recent funding round led by Agri Investment Fund, with participation from Pymwymic and Horticoop. According to the company, the new capital and expanded executive team position Vivent Biosignals to accelerate its strategy of delivering real-time plant feedback and AI-driven insights to growers worldwide.
Strengthened Executive Team to Support Global Scaling at Vivent Biosignals
Fernando Derossi Brings Global AgTech Leadership Experience
Fernando Derossi brings more than 20 years of experience in scaling AI-powered and science-based agricultural technologies. He has held senior leadership positions at Syngenta, BASF, and UPL Corporation, managing global teams and business units across North America, Latin America, and Europe. In addition, he has contributed to multiple agtech and fintech ventures, supporting scale-ups and exits.
Carrol Plummer, Co-founder & Co-CEO, said: “Fernando is exactly the strategic and operational leader we are seeking. His experience, proven ability to scale innovation globally, and his deep understanding of growers’ needs make him an ideal partner to take Vivent Biosignals into its next phase of rapid growth. We are excited to build this next chapter together.”
Dr. Nigel Wallbridge, Co-founder & Executive Chairman, commented: “We have developed the world’s most advanced plant biosignals platform—technology that gives farmers unprecedented visibility into crop health. Fernando brings the vision, capability, and leadership needed to transform this breakthrough into the global industry standard. We enter this next stage fully aligned and energised.”
Scaling Plant Intelligence Through AI and Data
Fernando Derossi stated: “It is a privilege to join Carrol and Nigel, two pioneers who have created groundbreaking plant-intelligence technology. My mission is clear: scale Vivent Biosignals globally and deliver a trusted AI- and data-driven standard that helps farmers eliminate hidden crop stress, optimise inputs, and achieve the highest possible return on investment. Together, we are bridging the gap between plant biology and AI to ensure that every grower in the planet can have access to this technology.”
As Vivent Biosignals enters this new phase, the company is focused on expanding the international reach of its plant biosignals platform and supporting broader adoption of AI-powered crop monitoring tools across the agricultural sector.
