Zac Ellis is the Sr. Director of Agronomy at Olam (ofi), where he manages agronomic services for thousands of acres of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios. He holds a Ph. D. in Horticulture and Agronomy from the University of California, Davis, and is a Certified Crop Adviser, focusing on sustainable and efficient farming practices.
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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director of Agronomy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Lodi, California, United States
Personality Overview
How Zac shows up
Tough To Convince
Late Adopter
Overcautious
They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.
Priorities
Topics Zac cares about
Water Use Efficiency
He is actively involved in research collaborations, like the T-REX project, to push the envelope on water efficiency in agriculture, especially for almonds.
Sustainable Agronomy
Frequently speaks on decarbonizing agriculture and is quoted on the importance of bee-friendly pollination and regenerative practices.
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Career
Work history
4-2021
Sr. Director of Agronomy
Olam
10-2016 - 4-2021
Sr. Agronomist
Olam
10-2013 - 10-2016
Technical Sales Representative
Actagro
1-2010
CEO
Score Liquid Nutrients
In the press
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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