Our Team
We are a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in complex biology, agronomy, and global business
Diverse Team
At the heart of AgChimedes is our diverse team. Comprising experienced global business leaders, innovative scientists, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and highly-skilled technologists, our team is the driving force behind our mission to address global challenges at the intersection of food security and climate change.
The Power of Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration and the synergy of diverse expertise. By combining the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of our team members, we are able to identify unmet needs, develop groundbreaking technologies, and nurture successful companies with a global impact.
Erez Vigodman
Chairman
Erez led as President and CEO three prominent companies: Teva – the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical company, ADAMA – the world’s largest generic agrochemical company, the Strauss Group- multinational food and beverage company. He was a member of the advisory committee to Israel’s National Economic Council, a member of the Advisory Board to the Governor of the Bank of Israel, and as a member of the Israel Security Authority Plenary Governing Board. Erez holds a Master’s degree in Management Science (MBA) from MIT.
Dr. Inbar Maymon Pomeranchik
CEO
Dr. Maymon-Pomeranchik is the founder of Biodiligence consulting that bridges between technology and business in the ag-food tech sector. Inbar serves as a director/ advisory board in several Int’l companies. She is active in few start ups. Inbar holds a PhD in molecular biology from the Hebrew University and a Post Doc from the Weizmann Institute.
Rodrigo Gutierrez
Head of Global Markets
Rodrigo Gutierrez is a seasoned executive with over 30 years’ expertise in the fields of agribusiness and chemical raw materials. He has held key leadership positions in some of the most prominent companies in the industry.
As the former CEO of CALDIC LATAM, Rodrigo led the company’s operations in Latin America, specializing in chemical raw materials and food ingredients.
Prior to his role at CALDIC LATAM, Rodrigo served as Vice President for ADAMA North America, a leading company in crop protection, and as Vice President for ADAMA Brazil. His contributions to these organizations were instrumental intheir growth and success.
Rodrigo’s career also includes senior management positions at industry giants Bayer and Monsanto, where he honed his skills and made significant contributions to the advancement of agribusiness and chemical raw materials.
With his extensive industry knowledge and leadership acumen, Rodrigo Gutierrez continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of agribusiness on a global scale.
Dr. Gal Yarden
Science & Technology Lead
Dr. Gal Yarden brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial, scientific and executive management experience in the Agbiotech arena. In 2007, Gal was a co-founder and VP Business Development of Beeologics, an RNAi pioneering company, which was acquired by Monsanto in 2011. Gal then spent the following 8 years in senior scouting and business development operations within Monsanto, retiring when Monsanto merged with Bayer Crop Sceince. Dr. Gal Yarden is an investor in over 20 companies in the Agbiotech and Foodtech arenas, and serves as a Board Member in a number of them. Dr. Yarden is also amongst the 5 co-founders of the AgChimedes group, the holding company of NeoManna. Gal Yarden holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Ben Gurion University in the Negev.
Jonathan Henen
Agronomy & Regulatory lead
Over 40 years’ experience in Agronomy and in Plant Protection. Brings diverse & multidisciplinary knowledge in agricultural and food related technologies from both corporate and startup perspectives. Past Head of Development at Adama Agricultural Solutions. Scouted for the Fund set up by Bayer CropScience & Trendlines in Israel and active in the Israeli startup ecosystem in Food & AgTech. Jonathan holds a BSc & MSc from the Hebrew University.