Pieter Pacolet

Head Of Breeding Operations - Seed Productions at United Beet Seeds

Pieter Pacolet is an accomplished professional in the field of seed production and breeding operations, currently serving as the Head of Breeding Operations - Seed Productions at United Beet Seeds since September 2024. Prior experience includes a decade at SESVANDERHAVE, where Pieter held various roles including Breeding Operations Manager, Indoor Seed Production Manager, Seed Production Quality Manager, Project Manager for Abiotic Stress, and Research Assistant. Pieter began an academic career as a PhD student at KU Leuven, focused on sweet immunity in model plants and important crops, and has earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same institution.

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Grez-Doiceau, Belgium

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United Beet Seeds

United Beet Seeds is a joint venture between Groupe Florimond Desprez and DLF Seeds A/S, specialising in all aspects of sugar beet seed research, production, processing and commercialisation. United by our shared passion, we leverage our combined strengths and extensive expertise to expand opportunities for growers and industry in the global beet and chicory seed markets. UBS has a strong focus on innovation and quality, resulting in high-performing and sustainable varieties. Headquartered in Belgium, the company employs over 900 people worldwide. Inspired by our passion? Become part of our story! Check out our vacancies or read more about our company on www.unitedbeetseeds.com.


Headquarters

Tienen, Belgium

Employees

501-1,000

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