2025 Advisory Board

Sameer Tarek Eish is a dynamic and innovative marketing and business development professional with extensive experience in the fertilizer industry and global trade. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Cairo University, Sameer has further strengthened his expertise through certifications from IBM, McKinsey, and Share, focusing on strategic planning, digital marketing, and leadership.

As a key figure at the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA), Sameer plays a vital role in driving the organization’s marketing initiatives and managing high-profile events such as international conferences, exhibitions, and strategic partnerships. His background includes significant roles at IBM and McKinsey, where he honed his skills in program management, partnership development, and fostering international collaborations.

With a keen interest in sustainability and economic development, Sameer’s leadership continues to support the AFA’s efforts in promoting innovation, trade, and sustainable practices across the fertilizer supply chain in the Arab world and beyond. His passion for strategic growth and marketing excellence positions him as an influential player within the industry.

Growing up in north-western Missouri on a family farm growing tobacco crops and cattle, Josh brings a unique perspective to the fertilizer markets. With over 20 years of experience in this industry, Josh has operated in roles that have given him market perspective as a North American Logistics Specialist, US-based Nitrogen Producer, and General Manager of Commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Josh and his team, which spans the globe, have worked hard to educate the market on how to use the fertilizer futures markets to not only offset price risk, but also to be able to sell produce to farmers much sooner. for fertilizer producers to start their physical sales programs.

Alexei Rezvanov started his professional career as an international journalist and expert on Russian economics in the Moscow bureau of an officially accredited foreign correspondent, a former member of the US President’s Administration. The bureau represented leading businesses and specialized media around the world in Russia.

Before establishing Fertilizer Daily, Mr. Rezvanov held a managing position at SPN Ogilvy public relations agency, the Russian division of one of the world’s most renowned agencies, Ogilvy PR. While at Ogilvy, he developed communication strategies and comprehensive programs for clients such as the Skolkovo Foundation, ER-Telecom, Ford, and many others. Alexei took an active part in investor relations and communications with financial analysts during the launch of the 4G network by MegaFon and developed and implemented comprehensive PR programs for Yandex, Avène, Euroliftmash, and many other clients.

Currently, Alexei Rezvanov manages the activities of DigitalTree, a company that focuses on new media and digital products. In three years, he has grown his team to 25+ professionals and built a business with over 50 million rubles in revenues.

Under his management, the industrial media Fertilizer Daily has reached the milestone of over 15,000 daily visitors and launched several new analytical products, including the fertilizer producers ranking, a business directory, and a weekly newsletter distributed to over 1,000 subscribers, including top managers of fertilizer production companies. Alexei Rezvanov frequently comments on agricultural and fertilizer topics for top-tier business publications such as Forbes, RBC, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RIA News, and many others.