David Merino Caudevilla

Dynamic and motivated professional dedicated to driving the growth of KWS business through innovative solutions and strategic insights. Possesses strong analytical abilities and a robust network across various teams, consistently challenging the status quo to enhance operational efficiency. Proven experience in managing matrix organizations, complemented by exceptional intercultural communication skills. Successfully leads a team of three direct reports while overseeing a reporting line of up to 20 indirect reports within the broader KWS Group, fostering collaboration and excellence.

Developed and implemented the new KWS Sorghum production strategy to achieve the increased market demands.

• Evaluation of Bread Wheat quality under different fertilization dosages in Thriplow, KWS-UK, Thriplow, United Kingdom
• Evaluation of Cercospora beticola resistant sugar beet varieties in Italy and genetic improvement achieved between 2010-2019, KWS Italia SpA, Monselice, Italy

• Date of Birth: 27/09/1993
• Nationality: Spanish
• Driving License: B class

• Gardening
• Microelectronics and IoT
• Reading development books
• Meeting friends and family

• Lead with Impact: The power of Emotional and Social Competence, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2025
• KWS Leadership Capability Model Workshop, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2024
• Leadership essentials Program, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2024
• The Art of Communication in Business, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2022
• KWS Leadership Training for Teamleads, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2021
• The 7 Habits of the Highly effective people, KWS Saat SE & Co. KgaA, 2020
• Ecosystem Services Entrepreneurship: From ideas to Business (6 ECTS), University of Padova, 2019
• Plant pathology (9 ECTS), University of Lleida, 2018