Roger Mann named Cocogreen COO, bringing 35+ years of agri-food leadership

Global leader in sustainable growing substrates and land transformation, Cocogreen is appointing Roger Mann as Chief Operating Officer.

In his new role, Mann will oversee the company's global operations, driving innovation, resilience, and efficiency across its expanding network of production sites, distribution channels, and strategic partners worldwide.

This strategic hire further strengthens Cocogreen's executive leadership team as it continues its international expansion and navigates increasingly complex global supply chain operations.

“Roger's deep expertise in managing complex supply chains and scaling businesses internationally makes him an invaluable addition at this pivotal stage of our growth," said Thomas Ogden, Co-Founder of Cocogreen. "As we continue expanding into new markets while strengthening our existing ones, his operational leadership will help ensure we remain agile, sustainable, and resilient in serving our customers globally.”

Cocogreen celebrates expertise

Mann brings more than 35 years of senior leadership experience in the agri-business and food sectors. Most recently, he served as Managing Director for Europe & Africa at NSF’s Food Division, where he led a team of over 400 colleagues across 10 NSF offices, delivering high-value "field to fork" services to blue-chip customers in over 35 countries.

His career also includes key leadership roles at Unilever, ForFarmers, Associated British Foods, Anitox, and Perstorp with a proven track record in operational excellence, international growth, and building high-performing teams.

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