Mónica Homem Rodrigues, MBA
About Mónica Homem Rodrigues, MBA
Mónica Homem Rodrigues is the Director of Ag Tech at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has successfully implemented market strategies that increased market share by 350% over three years. With extensive experience in international business management and a strong educational background in agronomy and business, she has driven significant revenue growth across various global markets.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Mónica Homem Rodrigues serves as the Director of AgTech at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering innovation within the agricultural technology sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing teams and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the company's market presence. Rodrigues has successfully created new partnerships in North and South Africa, contributing to the expansion of the company's geographic footprint.
Previous Experience at Nutrien Ag Solutions
Before her current role, Mónica Homem Rodrigues worked as the International Business Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this position, she managed international operations and developed market strategies that significantly impacted the company's growth. Rodrigues achieved a notable 13% revenue growth within the Asian market, navigating challenging trade conditions exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
Background in Agronomy and Business
Mónica Homem Rodrigues has a strong academic background in agronomy and business. She earned her Executive MBA from the University of Oregon's Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Évora. Her education is complemented by an Associate of Science degree in Business and Administration from Linn-Benton Community College.
Achievements in Sales and Market Growth
Throughout her career, Mónica Homem Rodrigues has demonstrated a strong ability to drive sales and market growth. While at Oregro Seeds Inc., she served as the International Sales Manager from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to significant revenue increases. Notably, she delivered a 613% growth year-over-year in South America in 2019 and achieved a 73% growth in 2020. Her strategic initiatives also led to a 243% revenue increase in 2019 and a 15% increase in 2020.
Experience at Fertiprado
Mónica Homem Rodrigues began her career in the agricultural sector at Fertiprado, where she worked as the Import, Export & Production Manager from 2008 to 2014. In this role, she managed various aspects of the supply chain, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and market reach. Her experience at Fertiprado laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in international business management and sales.