ADAMA US Appoints Matt Jones as Head of Sales

MARCH 9, 2026 — RALEIGH, N.C. — ADAMA US today announced the appointment of Matt Jones as Head of Sales, strengthening the company’s commercial leadership and commitment to delivering practical, high-value crop protection solutions to U.S. growers and channel partners. He will be taking over from Brian Cardin who is retiring after long and storied career, serving the agricultural industry for over 40 years. 

Jones joins ADAMA with more than 25 years of leadership experience across the crop protection and agriculture industries. He has held senior commercial roles with global and cooperative organizations, including BASF Agricultural Solutions, Syngenta Crop Protection, Landus, and UPL. Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams, executed market expansion strategies, and driven significant revenue growth across multi-state territories and national accounts. 

At ADAMA, Jones will oversee the U.S. sales organization, focusing on strengthening customer relationships, enhancing channel partnerships, and accelerating growth through strategic execution and market responsiveness.

“Matt brings an exceptional depth of industry experience and a proven ability to grow businesses in complex markets,” said Eric Kalasz, Head of North America & GM ADAMA US. “His strategic mindset, commitment to customers, and track record of building high-performing teams make him the right leader to guide our sales organization into its next phase of growth.”

Jones holds a Global MBA in International Business and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Florida. He has received multiple industry leadership recognitions and is known for fostering collaborative cultures that translate strategy into measurable results. 

“I’m excited to join ADAMA at a time when growers and retailers need innovative crop protection delivered with down-to-earth value,” said Jones. “ADAMA’s value innovation portfolio, people, and customer-first mindset create a strong foundation for growth. I look forward to working with the team and our partners to deliver value in the field and across the channel.”

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About ADAMA

ADAMA Ltd. is a global leader in crop protection, providing practical solutions to farmers across the world to combat weeds, insects and disease. Our culture empowers ADAMA's people to actively listen to farmers and ideate from the field. ADAMA's diverse portfolio of existing active ingredients, coupled with its leading formulation capabilities and proprietary formulation technology platforms, uniquely position the company to develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable products, to address the many challenges farmers and customers face today. ADAMA serves customers in dozens of countries globally, with direct presence in all top 20 markets. For more information, visit us at www.adama.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

ADAMA US Contact:
Michelle Blair
Strategic Marketing Communications Manager
Email: michelle.blair@adama.com