Press Release – Gland, Switzerland, February 24, 2026.
Fernando joins forces with founders Nigel Wallbridge and Carrol Plummer to lead Vivent Biosignals’ next phase of growth. His appointment follows the company’s recent successful funding round, led by Agri Investment Fund with participation from Pymwymic and Horticoop, and marks a new chapter in its evolution as Vivent Biosignals accelerates its mission to become a global leader in agricultural data and AI-powered insights for plant intelligence. With this strengthened leadership team, Vivent Biosignals is ideally positioned to scale its technology worldwide and amplify its impact across the entire agtech ecosystem.
A strengthened leadership team for global scale
Fernando Derossi brings more than 20 years of proven global leadership in scaling AI-powered and science-driven agricultural technologies. With deep expertise in international growth across North America, Latin America, and Europe, he has led global teams in major business units at industry giants Syngenta, BASF, and UPL Corporation, driving innovation to enhance grower profitability while as a seasoned entrepreneur, Fernando has a strong track record of multiple successful scale-ups and exits across agtech and fintech ventures worldwide.
Carrol Plummer, Co-founder & Co-CEO, said: “Fernando is exactly the strategic and operational leader we are seeking. His experience, proven ability to scale innovation globally, and his deep understanding of growers’ needs make him an ideal partner to take Vivent Biosignals into its next phase of rapid growth. We are excited to build this next chapter together.”
Dr. Nigel Wallbridge, Co-founder & Executive Chairman, commented: “We have developed the world’s most advanced plant biosignals platform—technology that gives farmers unprecedented visibility into crop health. Fernando brings the vision, capability, and leadership needed to transform this breakthrough into the global industry standard. We enter this next stage fully aligned and energised.”
Fernando Derossi, CEO & Partner, added: “It is a privilege to join Carrol and Nigel, two pioneers who have created groundbreaking plant-intelligence technology. My mission is clear: scale Vivent Biosignals globally and deliver a trusted AI- and data-driven standard that helps farmers eliminate hidden crop stress, optimise inputs, and achieve the highest possible return on investment. Together, we are bridging the gap between plant biology and AI to ensure that every grower in the planet can have access to this technology.”
Powering the future of plant-driven agriculture
Vivent Biosignals has built a patented platform that captures and decodes plants’ internal signalling system—detecting early signs of stress from pests, disease, water challenges, and nutrient limitations days before visible symptoms appear. When combined with advanced AI models, these biosignals enable growers and agronomists to intervene earlier, optimise inputs, and improve sustainability outcomes. With strong market traction across multiple crops and continents, Vivent is positioned to accelerate global adoption of plant-driven agriculture, empowering farmers to produce more, while optimising inputs and protecting their crops against an increasingly volatile climate.
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