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Nilson Caldas

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Head of Seed Treatment at BASF
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Nilson Caldas is an influential leader with over 25 years of experience in Brazilian agribusiness, currently serving as the Head of Seed Treatment at BASF. He is also the Vice President of the Brazil Soy Strategic Committee (CESB), driving strategy in crop protection and seeds. People who have worked with him describe him as supportive, an impactful influencer, and a teamwork builder.

Originating from a family of small farmers, Nilson is deeply passionate about agricultures role in feeding the world. This passion extends to his volunteer leadership at CESB and his dedication to mentoring others, holding a certification as a Personal and Executive Coach. He has also invested in private classes for oratory and storytelling.

Interesting fact: The son of small farmers, he is now the Vice President of the Brazil Soy Strategic Committee (CESB), a leading national organization.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Seed Treatment
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Priorities

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Sustainable Productivity
As Vice President of CESB, he actively promotes increasing soybean yields through sustainable practices and champions the organization's National Maximum Productivity Challenge.
Seed Treatment Strategy
His current role as Head of Seed Treatment at BASF involves creating and leading the strategy for key Brazilian crops like soy, corn, and cotton.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Head of Seed Treatment
BASF
6-2018 - 3-2024
Senior Marketing Manager
BASF
7-2016 - 5-2018
Senior Go to Marketing Manager
BASF
9-2014 - 6-2016
Senior Sales Manager
BASF
9-2012 - 8-2014
Brazil Strategic Marketing Manager - Extensive Crops
BASF
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Education
4-2023 - 4-2023
From Start-up to Scale-up Nation Value through Innovation & Intrapreneurship
Tel-Aviv University - Lahav Executive Education
2020 - 2020
Private Classes para Oratória e Strytelling
Método Teatral Leonardo Calixto - Oratória e Relacionamentos
12-2019 - 12-2019
Personal and Executive Coach
ICI - Integrated Coaching Institute
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