Agenor Mafra-Neto, PhD
Chief Technical Advisor
President and CEO of ISCA Inc., Agenor is renowned for his entrepreneurial vision and expertise in pest management. He has identified and capitalized on key industry trends, leading to strategic opportunities and significant advancements. His leadership in selecting and collaborating with the right team has been instrumental in driving project success. Under his guidance, ISCA's R&D efforts have generated over $45M in direct sales, a figure that continues to rise annually with the introduction of new products globally.
Agenor actively manages product launches and commercialization, including forming crucial partnerships and distributorships worldwide. His multidisciplinary skills have earned him positions on prestigious boards across academic, governmental, and commercial sectors globally, including the National Science Foundation, European Community Commission, FAO, and more.
He has also successfully negotiated and managed key distributorships and agreements with major industry players like DOW, UPL, Corteva, and others. Agenor's contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from UCR, the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award, and the Brazilian Diaspora Award for his outstanding contributions to science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
As Chief Technical Advisor of the ArcGen Pro Scientific Advisory Committee, Agenor provides strategic guidance in shaping research ideas, forging partnerships, and designing structures that foster innovation. He focuses on advancing the semiochemical field to develop novel, efficient solutions for agriculture and public health, bridging science with practical applications that deliver global impact.