Promotion of Dr. Rapaka to Director of global grower operations & research

“The last few months have been very exciting for our Grower group,” states VP of FloraLife® & Grower Global Operations and Corporate Research, Jim Daly. “Elevating Dr. Rapaka from the exploratory position he’s held for nearly 15 years to a directorship role was a smart decision for us. Vijay’s rich background in research will bring us closer to our corporate roots and overall strategy – further strengthening our position in the marketplace,” continues Daly.

After first joining Smithers-Oasis as a Senior Research Scientist in 2009, Dr. Rapaka’s talents led to him quickly becoming the Manager of Research at OASIS® Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis. It was there he and his team developed several innovative new products, including Horticubes® AeroMax hydroponic growing media. Dr. Rapaka continues to earn industry-wide recognition with his scientific insights, business acumen, and ability to help grow customer relationships.

As a member of the OASIS® Grower Solutions leadership team, Dr. Rapaka will further help guide global operations, providing in-depth understanding of the business, its long-term vision, and how to attract and develop remarkable talent for the company.

Dr. Rapaka holds a B.S. degree in Agriculture (ANGRAU, India), M.S. degree in Agriculture (IARI, India) and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology (University of Hannover, Germany). He was also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Horticulture at Clemson University before joining Smithers-Oasis.

For more information regarding Dr. Rapaka, contact Mary Bruns, at mbruns@smithersoasis.com, or for more information about OASIS® Grower Solutions, visit www.oasisgrowersolutions.com.

Photo credit: OASIS Grower Solutions

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