Academic Credentials
  • B.Sc. Eng., Agricultural Engineering, University of Seville, 1993
Professional Affiliations
  • Member of Working group CTN-UNE 142 (Fertilizers)
  • Member of Working group CTN-UNE142-GT3 (Biostimulants)
  • Member of ISO TC 347 Working group (Digitalization of Agriculture)
  • Member of SEGCIB: Spanish Society of Quality Assurance

Mr. Fernández is an experienced professional with over 30 years in the plant protection and biostimulant industry, specializing in the design, development, monitoring, and evaluation of efficacy studies across a wide range of crops, pests, and diseases. He leads efficacy projects at both EU and global levels, providing strategic regulatory support, trial design, data gap analysis, and dossier preparation for product registration.

Core Expertise:

  • Project management of efficacy programs for PPPs and biostimulants
  • Efficacy trial design and oversight in collaboration with CROs
  • GLP Study Direction and EU-wide regulatory submissions
  • Preparation of Biological Assessment Dossiers (BADs) and Fertilising Product Regulation (FPR) dossiers
  • In-depth agronomic knowledge across various cropping systems and geographies
  • Integration of digital tools and drone imagery for agronomic evaluation

Key Competencies & Achievements:

  • Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including EU 1107/2009 and EU Regulation 2019/1009
  • Active contributor to national and EU-level technical and regulatory working groups
  • Client-focused approach, delivering high-performance project outcomes
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional regulatory teams and resolving authority queries
  • Skilled in ARM Software
  • Business Administration degree, enhancing project execution and customer relationship management
  • Licensed drone pilot with practical application in precision agriculture and digital assessments

Languages:

  • Spanish (native)
  • English (fluent)
  • French (medium)