Albaugh taps Willie Negroni to lead North American region

Willie Negroni will join Albaugh as the company's president of the North America region, effective October 20. 

In this role, Negroni will lead the North America organization in all capacities, including commercial, marketing, operations, technology/manufacturing, finance, legal and human resources.

Negroni brings more than 26 years of experience in the agriculture industry in a variety of roles, including sales, branch management, area management, and most recently serving in an executive leadership position.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Willie Negroni as President of North America,” says CEO Kurt Pedersen Kaalund. “For more than 45 years, Albaugh has delivered high-quality, cost-effective solutions to customers across North America. Willie’s leadership will advance that mission and usher in a new chapter for Albaugh—one focused on strategic development and growth, and on deepening our commitment to serving our customers with sustainable, high-performing solutions."

Negroni holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science and management from Northern Arizona University. He and his wife are relocating from Arizona to Ankeny, Iowa.