OMEX’s Business Growth Director: Laura Wood

In her new role at OMEX, Laura will oversee commercial strategy; identifying business growth opportunities and lead the long-term strategy for the role out of low-carbon products. She will also lead the western sales team, spearhead marketing efforts, and develop key relationships with stakeholders, merchants, and customers. Her expertise will be crucial in aligning OMEX’s sustainability strategy with industry advancements and market demands.

Laura’s career in agriculture began at Frontier, where she worked as a successful farm trader across the Midlands. She later transitioned to Peel Ports, where she played a pivotal role in optimising agricultural supply chains via the Port of Liverpool and Manchester Ship Canal. Most recently, she has worked for ABP. Firstly in the business development team, focusing on major manufacturing and green infrastructure projects across the group, including carbon capture initiatives and latterly leading the regional commercial function as Head of Commercial and Sales (Humber). Her leadership has contributed significantly to sales strategy execution and significant green manufacturing projects in the industry.