About OCP North America

Kevin Kimm is Chief Executive Officer of OCP North America where he is focused on setting the strategic direction for the business and empowering implementation. Kevin is known for his ability to navigate the complexities of the business landscape, identifying opportunities for innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Kevin brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the industry, having held numerous senior-level roles during his 30-year career across the agriculture, healthcare and chemical manufacturing sectors, including sales, strategic planning, marketing strategy, management and product development. Prior to joining OCPNA, he worked at Midwestern BioAg (CEO), Mosaic, Syngenta, Novartis and Ciba. Kevin holds an Executive MBA from Purdue University and a B.A. from Iowa State University.

Dr. Maribel Ferrer is Chief Strategy and Financial Officer at OCP North America, where she helps develop the company’s strategy and approach to innovation. Maribel has extensive experience in corporate strategy, finance, M&A, divestments and innovation. She specializes in the design and implementation of new business models, value creation and value capture mechanisms and turnaround profitability paths.

Prior to joining OCPNA, Maribel served as a Global Strategy & Innovation advisor at Cargill. Her global work experience includes positions at IVI RMA Global, Fidelity Investments, Novartis, Adisseo, Pharmacia and Monsanto Company. Maribel has also taught as a professor at Georgetown University and Esade. Her degrees include a Ph.D. (Doctor Comunitatis Europea) in Strategy from the Université de Montpellier, a DEA in Corporate Finance and Corporate Strategy from IAE France – Écoles Universitaires de Management, an M.S. in Agricultural and Food Industries from CIHEAM-IAMM and a B.A. from the Université de Montpellier.

Mark Edinger is Vice President of Specialty Products & Solutions at OCP North America, where he leads strategic growth initiatives to expand the company’s offerings beyond the agricultural value chain. Mark is responsible for identifying and developing new market opportunities in high-growth sectors such as industrial applications, food and feed ingredients and specialty chemicals – helping to diversify OCPNA’s portfolio and drive long-term, sustainable value.

Mark has over 15 years of management experience in phosphoric acid, specialty chemical, animal feed and fertilizer global production and marketing. Prior to joining OCPNA, he ran a private phosphate consulting firm, was Director of Nutrien’s Phosphate business unit and held various leadership roles in Nitrogen and Potash at Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Mark holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and a B.A. from Trinity International University.

Dr. Kyle Freeman is Vice President of Sales, where he leads the diversification and growth of the company’s North American sales portfolio. Kyle works across retail and distribution channels spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Kyle has extensive experience in the agriculture sector and before joining OCPNA, was Director of New Product Development at the Mosaic Company and Prescriptive Ag Technical Manager and Technology Development Representative at Monsanto Company. He has a Ph.D. in Soil Science, an M.S. in Plant and Soil Science and a B.S. in Agronomy – all from Oklahoma State University.

Lionel Gilet is Vice President of R&D and Innovation for OCP Group, where he is charged with developing and executing a customer-centric innovation strategy. Lionel directs the innovation, R&D and knowledge capabilities of the company and its ecosystem towards creating and capturing value. He is highly skilled at connecting corporations with external partners (startups, customers, academics, etc.) to co-create value.

Before joining OCP, Lionel held many managing roles at Cargill, including Innovation Ecosystem Lead. He has also worked at Dupont, Solvay and Stalaven. Lionel has extensive experience managing R&D and innovation globally and brings a multicultural perspective and collaborative approach to his work.

Zach Hedge is Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at OCP North America, overseeing the company’s innovation and business development efforts. He drives innovation efforts from ideation to launch through collaboration with companies ranging from startups to multinationals, through partnership with OCP’s Morocco-based university, UM6P and corporate VC fund, Bidra Ventures.

Zach brings almost 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation and business development in the agriculture and biotech industries. Prior to joining OCP, he held various roles at Intrexon Corp, Novozymes and Syngenta. Zach holds an MBA from Crummer Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from Rollins College.

Doug Montgomery is Vice President of Supply Chain overseeing planning, analytics, price risk, logistics, warehousing, customs and numerous commercial strategy projects.

Prior to joining OCP North America, Doug worked as a Strategy Consultant with Alvarez & Marsal as well as Maine Pointe, mostly supporting private equity clients. Prior to that, he held numerous roles in supply-chain management, trading and product line management at Mosaic and Cargill. Doug has a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University.

Briana Reenshuler is Senior Director of Communications, Public Relations and Corporate Affairs at OCP North America, where she leads efforts to build and protect the company’s reputation. With extensive experience in strategic messaging, issues management and brand development, she ensures impactful communications that resonate with key stakeholders, advance business goals and reflect the company’s values.

Before joining OCP North America, Briana held a senior role in global communications at Cargill and served as a U.S. diplomat for nearly two decades. In her diplomatic career, she led high-impact foreign policy initiatives, drove U.S. trade and commercial investments and shaped global public opinion. Briana holds an M.A. in International Economic Policy from American University and a B.A. in Economics from St. Olaf College.