Inari Appoints Rob Dunlop as Chief Commercial Officer to Boost Growth

Inari Welcomes Rob Dunlop as Chief Commercial Officer

Inari, a pioneering company recognized for its innovative SEEDesign™ approach, has announced the appointment of Rob Dunlop as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective September 15, 2025. This strategic move is poised to enhance the company’s revenue generation and global commercial strategies as it positions itself for rapid growth with high-impact seed designs tailored for broadacre crops.

Dunlop enters this role with an extensive background of over 30 years in agribusiness, agronomy, breeding, and biotechnology. His most recent position was Vice President of North America Seed at Nutrien Ag Solutions, and he has held various senior leadership titles at prominent agricultural firms like Bayer Crop Science and Monsanto. Throughout his career, Dunlop has gained international experience, working across different continents including the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Ignacio Martinez, who serves as the interim CEO of Inari and is also a co-founder, expressed enthusiasm about Dunlop's recruitment, stating, "Rob's global perspective and leadership in crop strategy, technology adoption, and team development make him uniquely positioned to lead Inari's next growth phase of commercial efforts." Martinez emphasized that Dunlop's proven track record of scaling businesses aligns perfectly with Inari's objectives, highlighting that his leadership will propel the company’s momentum forward.

Dunlop himself expressed excitement about joining Inari at such a pivotal moment for the company. He stated, "Inari's SEEDesign™ platform redefines what's possible in seeds. I'm inspired by our shared passion for ensuring global and sustainable food security." He acknowledged the significant challenges growers face today and pointed out that Inari’s innovative solutions aim to help them achieve stronger yields under adverse conditions, a key component of the company's vision for sustainability and efficiency in agriculture.

As part of this leadership transition, Ron Wulfkuhle, who has played an instrumental role in establishing Inari's commercial foundation, will shift to become a strategic advisor to the CEO. He will focus on maximizing the company's strategic agenda and sustaining business development success. Martinez added, “We’re grateful for Ron's leadership and are pleased he will continue to support the company in this strategic capacity.”

Founded in 2016 by Flagship Pioneering, Inari is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has operations in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Ghent, Belgium. The company's mission is to develop cutting-edge seeds that address crucial global needs while pushing the boundaries of sustainable, nature-positive food systems. By combining AI-driven predictive design with a state-of-the-art multiplex gene editing toolbox, Inari aims to revolutionize seed performance with new soybean, corn, and wheat products.

With a growing team of over 300 dedicated employees, Inari is committed to tackling the pressing issues of food security and sustainability head-on. To learn more about their initiatives and innovative approaches, visit Inari's website.