CropLife America Announces New Senior Director of Strategic Communications

ARLINGTON, VA – CropLife America (CLA) is pleased to announce that Annemarie Pender will join the organization as senior director of strategic communications on April 7, 2025. Annemarie brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications and marketing, having held leadership roles in multiple industry associations.

“We look forward to welcoming Annemarie to the CLA team,” said Alexandra Dunn, president and CEO of CLA. “With a track record of leading award-winning campaigns and fostering strong member engagement, Annemarie’s expertise will be instrumental in advancing CLA’s communications strategy at this pivotal moment for the agriculture industry.”

"I am excited to join CLA to champion innovative companies advancing technologies that support healthy food, people, and the planet," said Pender. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and CLA members to craft strategic communications that drive smart policies and support sustainable agricultural growth nationwide."

Most recently, Pender served as assistant vice president of marketing and communications at the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Prior to that, she was vice president of communications at Auto Drives America and director of communications at the Association of Global Automakers, Inc. Kincannon & Reed, a leading global executive search and leadership development firm, assisted with the search, demonstrating its commitment to connecting organizations with top talent in the food and agriculture sectors.