SICIT Group Named Sergi Barrull as New CEO
The company tapped the former Syngenta and Indigo Agriculture executive to spearhead international expansion.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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SICIT Group has appointed Sergi Barrull as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding long-time leader Massimo Neresini. The transition marks a strategic pivot toward accelerated growth in North and South American markets.
Why it matters
The change in leadership signals an effort to scale international commercial capabilities and pivot innovation focus toward high-value botanical extracts. This move reflects the broader push for market share beyond the company's existing footprint in Europe and Asia.
SICIT Group's products currently treat 30 million hectares worldwide, a reach the company aims to grow under new leadership. Outgoing CEO Massimo Neresini served the firm for four decades, including two decades in the top role.
The players
Sergi Barrull
The newly appointed CEO of SICIT Group with over 20 years of management experience in the agriculture sector.
Massimo Neresini
The outgoing CEO who served SICIT Group for four decades and led the company for the last twenty years.
SICIT Group
A developer of biostimulants and bio-based products for agriculture with a global presence across Europe and Asia.
The details
Barrull, who joined the firm as General Manager in July 2025, brings two decades of management experience from firms including Syngenta and Indigo Agriculture. The incoming leadership plans to drive growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Innovation efforts are now centering on three specific platforms: collagen-derived peptide fractions, Patagonian seaweed extracts, and Moringa-based botanicals.
Timeline
1988: Massimo Neresini joined the company.
July 2025: Sergi Barrull joined as General Manager.
October 14, 2026: Sergi Barrull was appointed as CEO.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a broader industry trend of prioritizing botanical and collagen-based inputs to replace synthetic agricultural treatments. SICIT Group is now positioning itself to capitalize on this demand by scaling its R&D and commercial operations for entry into the Americas.
Operators in the agricultural supply chain should monitor whether this leadership change leads to increased pricing competition or new product availability in the Americas. Suppliers should watch for potential shifts in procurement strategies as the firm pursues both organic growth and acquisitions.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at specialized suppliers often precede significant shifts in market entry and R&D focus. Operators should audit their current biological input contracts to see if new market entrants from firms like SICIT offer better efficacy profiles in the upcoming season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AgriBusiness Global.
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