Richard Bettison

Richard Bettison has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles within the agricultural industry. Richard currently serves as the CEO of Beck Ag, Inc. since April 2019. Before that, they worked at Syngenta as the Global Head of Customer Insights from April 2017 to December 2018. Prior to that, they were the President of Saber Investments LLC from June 2016 to March 2017.

Bettison has a long tenure at AGDATA, where they held multiple roles. Richard served as the CEO from September 2009 to March 2016, leading the company's strategic growth and acquisitions. Richard also held the position of COO from May 2006 to August 2009, overseeing operations, process improvement, and revenue expansion. Before becoming the CEO, they were the VP of Client Services from August 2002 to April 2006, where they successfully saved a key customer account and improved the delivery of services.

Earlier in their career, Bettison worked at Aventis CropScience as the VP of Marketing and Business Development from January 2001 to July 2002. Richard was responsible for guiding the marketing direction and improving profitability. Before that, they held the position of Director of Marketing at Aventis from January 2000 to January 2001.

Bettison's career began at AgrEvo USA Company as the Market Manager from August 1996 to January 2000, where they led the Cotton, Rice, and Peanut Business Team. Richard then became the Business Team Lead from January 1999 to December 1999, overseeing the overall strategic direction and financial performance of the team.

Lastly, Bettison worked at Sandoz Agro as a Business Manager from February 1995 to July 1996, where they achieved a significant increase in sales by implementing a new marketing approach. Richard also held various sales and marketing management positions at Sandoz Agro from January 1984 to February 1995.

Richard Bettison attended the University of Arkansas from 1978 to 1983, obtaining a degree in Ag business. No specific field of study information is provided.