{"id":89631,"date":"2025-03-10T17:51:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/?p=89631"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:09:32","slug":"omex-agriculture-appoints-laura-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/omex-agriculture-appoints-laura-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"OMEX Agriculture Appoints Laura Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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OMEX Agriculture Appoints Laura Wood<\/h1>\n

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Introducing Laura Wood<\/h2>\n

OMEX Agriculture has announced the appointment of Laura Wood as its new Business Growth Director. With a strong background in both agricultural and ports and logistics sectors, Laura has extensive experience in, sales leadership, commercial project delivery, sustainability<\/a> and strategic development, making her a key addition to the company\u2019s leadership team.<\/p>\nContact Us<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OMEX’s Business Growth Director: Laura Wood<\/h2>\n

In her new role at OMEX, Laura will oversee commercial strategy; identifying business growth opportunities and lead the long-term strategy for the role out of low-carbon<\/a> products. She will also lead the western sales team, spearhead marketing efforts, and develop key relationships with stakeholders, merchants, and customers. Her expertise will be crucial in aligning OMEX\u2019s sustainability strategy with industry advancements and market demands.<\/p>\n

Laura’s career in agriculture began at Frontier<\/a>, where she worked as a successful farm trader across the Midlands. She later transitioned to Peel Ports<\/a>, where she played a pivotal role in optimising agricultural supply chains via the Port of Liverpool and Manchester Ship Canal. Most recently, she has worked for ABP<\/a>. Firstly in the business development team, focusing on major manufacturing and green infrastructure projects across the group, including carbon capture initiatives and latterly leading the regional commercial function as Head of Commercial and Sales (Humber). Her leadership has contributed significantly to sales strategy execution and significant green manufacturing projects in the industry.<\/p>\nOMEX’s Sustainability Commitment<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/span>The agricultural sector has a significant role to play in sustainability, and OMEX has a major opportunity to drive tangible change that benefits both farmers and the wider industry.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Sustainable Future for OMEX<\/h2>\n

Her vision for OMEX includes expanding the commercial offering, enhancing sustainability initiatives, reinforcing infrastructure and developing the \u2018go to market\u2019 approach. With her deep understanding of the entire supply chain and a strong network within the industry, she is well-positioned to drive OMEX\u2019s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Her arrival marks a significant step in OMEX\u2019s commitment to sustainability and commercial growth within the agricultural<\/a> industry.<\/p>\n

OMEX Agriculture has expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment, emphasising the expertise and leadership she will bring to the company with the companies Managing Director, Sam Bell, commenting:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/span>We\u2019re thrilled that Laura is joining the OMEX team, and it signals our long term commitment to sustainable agriculture and the future of low carbon farming.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n

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