06/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2026 07:38
Tampa, Florida (June 1, 2026)- David Zeng, Ph.D. has joined BRANDT as General Manager, BRANDT China. He will be responsible for the growth of the company in China, overseeing BRANDT's portfolio of high-performance micronutrients and specialty products.
Zeng joins BRANDT after a successful career in China and other international markets. He has held increasingly important leadership roles at agriculture multi-nationals such as Cargill, Syngenta, Mosaic, Netafim and Corteva. Zeng is also distinguished academically, earning a doctorate in Soil Science from the University of California, Davis.
Joining an established business, Zeng will lead a team of four in China, including Lisa Fanhui, Chris Ma and Barry Huangpeng. He will report directly to Mauricio Andrião, VP, BRANDT International.
A leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT's focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.