Ana Repezza assumes presidency of CropLife Brazil

CropLife Brasil (CLB) has appointed Ana Repezza as its new president. The executive assumes the position with a commitment to expanding institutional dialogue, advancing priority regulatory agendas, and projecting the sector in international debates on agricultural innovation. At the head of the association, her mission will be to articulate the interests of the four sectors represented – chemical and biological pesticides, seeds, and biotechnology.

With a solid track record in foreign trade, institutional coordination, and attracting investment, Repezza has a proven track record in building consensus in complex environments—both in Brazil and in global forums. His diplomatic profile will strengthen the competitiveness of Brazilian agribusiness on the international stage.

"I want to further strengthen the productive dialogue that CropLife already maintains with the government, both in the Executive and Legislative branches. This year we face challenges with economic impacts on the input sector. These are issues that directly affect research and the legal security of the sector," says Ana Repezza.

In Repezza's view, Brazil has unique conditions to expand its global relevance — not only as a major food exporter, but also as a leader in applied science in tropical agriculture.

In this context, the administration will prioritize encouraging the adoption of sustainable technologies in the field, promoting good agricultural practices, and strengthening Brazil's role in international debates on food security and innovation in agriculture. "I want to put my experience at the service of the sector and contribute to Brazil continuing to advance as a protagonist in global agricultural innovation," said the new president.

Repezza was selected by the CLB Board of Directors through a structured process focused on strengthening the entity's strategic performance. During the transition, activities were conducted in a collegial manner, under the governance of the Board.

The executive has over 25 years of experience.

Ana Paula LA Repezza holds a Master's degree in International Management from the University of London (England), as well as an MBA in International Business and Foreign Trade from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). She has a specialization in Globalization and Socioeconomic Development from the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern (Switzerland). Her initial training is in Business Administration from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).

With over 25 years of experience, Ana has built a solid track record in articulating trade policies, government and institutional relations, attracting investments, and developing ESG initiatives for strategic sectors such as agribusiness, biofuels, and mining. In her most recent role, as Head of Business at ApexBrasil, she led more than 50 international trade missions in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Her career also includes a notable stint as Executive Secretary of the Foreign Trade Chamber – Camex, where she was able to focus on proposing and developing trade policies, in coordination with various ministries, with an emphasis on tariffs and regulation of agricultural and industrial goods.