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GROWERS EDGE ADDS TO LEADERSHIP TEAM TO ACCELERATE GROWTH

Introducing Colin McDonough and Bob Armour

Growers Edge, a leading provider of data driven financial products and digital tools to agriculture retailers, manufacturers and mortgage originators, announces the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Colin McDonough as Chief Financial Officer and Bob Armour as Chief Marketing Officer.

Colin McDonough fills the role of Chief Financial Officer. Colin possesses an impressive background spanning both start-ups and established corporations. Colin has been the CFO for multiple growth-stage companies where he built on his substantial experience at investment managers and investment banks. His experience includes building out financial and business operations at technology-focused companies and investing in the industrial, agriculture and energy sectors. He holds a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Columbia University.

“I am thrilled to join this dynamic, innovative organization at the intersection of agriculture, technology and financial services,” said Colin McDonough, CFO. “I look forward to helping Growers Edge continue to create and scale great products and outcomes for the agriculture sector through leveraging my expertise in financial operations and investing.”

Bob Armour fills the role of Chief Marketing Officer. With over 25 years of experience at high-growth, entrepreneurial, mission-driven technology companies, Bob is a seasoned marketing leader with a proven track record of driving growth, brand awareness, and innovation across a wide range of financial companies, most recently as CMO at fintech unicorn M1 and with prior experience at mortgage industry leader Guaranteed Rate. Bob holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

“I’m super excited to be a part of the Growers Edge team,” stated Bob Armour, CMO. “The company’s mission to innovate and revolutionize financial products and services in the agriculture industry represents a massive and motivating opportunity.”

“We are thrilled to onboard Colin with his Wall Street savvy as investor and banker, alongside his CFO expertise, leading to a major boost of Growers Edge’s financial prowess,” said Matt Hansen, Growers Edge CEO.  “Additionally, welcoming Bob as Chief Marketing Officer, whose proven track record in fintech innovation will propel Growers Edge to lead advancements in the Ag FinTech sector.”

“In welcoming Colin and Bob, Growers Edge solidifies its commitment to innovation and excellence in the agricultural industry. These additions make our Executive Leadership Team well-equipped to move the organization forward to continued market growth and success. Together, we are excited to leverage their expertise to drive impactful strategies, deliver relevant solutions to farmers, and further establish Growers Edge as an industry leader in Ag FinTech,” said Hansen.

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