Germain’s Technology Group (GTG), the world’s largest independent supplier of seed coating and enhancement technology products and systems, has announced the formation of a new team responsible for Commercial Development.

This team will be led by Peter Hammond, who moves from his current position of Finance Director to become Commercial Director. Peter Hammond, who is UK-based at GTG Corporate Office in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, has been with the Group for four years and prior to that was with British Sugar for ten years, including four in Business Development in Asia. He will be supported by Frederick Schreurs, based in Spain, who moves from General Manager for GTG Spain, to become Commercial Development Manager, and Jan Willem Hoopman, the Group’s current Business Development Consultant, who is based in Holland. This team will lead the implementation of the Group’s strategy for existing GTG operational businesses in the development of its global business, and provide strategic support.

Peter Hammond says: "I can see huge opportunities for GTG worldwide and the creation of this team will enable our business to focus on developing these opportunities. We have excellent products and a pipeline of innovative new products coming out of our expanding Group R&D."

"Joining me in the team are two of the most experienced and respected people in the seed enhancement world."

"Frederick Schreurs has vast experience in South America, Africa and the Mediterranean, and was extremely successful and creative during his management of GTG Spain."

"Jan Willem Hoopman, the founder of International Seed Technology, and now part of GTG, is held in high regard across the industry. He has great knowledge of markets in Asia, Australasia, North and South America, as well as Europe, and is therefore a major asset to this team.