Albaugh, LLC announced the promotion of Joe Mares to vice president – marketing, North America region. In this role, Mares will lead marketing strategy and execution across the region, overseeing new product development, field research initiatives, regulatory strategy, and market positioning to support Albaugh’s growth in North America.
Mares brings more than 40 years of experience in the crop protection, specialty, and industrial products sectors across the U.S. and Canada. His expertise spans technical development, formulation, product and business development, and portfolio management. He most recently served as Albaugh’s director of global new product development, where he played a key role in identifying and advancing strategic opportunities for the company’s global portfolio.
“Albaugh has a 45-year history of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to customers across North America,” chief marketing officer Jens Thorsen said. “Joe has been instrumental in driving product innovation and expanding our offerings both here in North America and globally. We remain committed to bringing forward alternative solutions that best support our customers and are backed by rigorous field testing, strategic market insights, and comprehensive marketing support. We are excited to have Joe leading our North America marketing efforts into the future.”