Debbie Matteucci

Debbie Matteucci is the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Bioproducts Organisation (SABO), the national industry body representing the agricultural biological product sector in South Africa. She leads the organisation's strategic engagement with government, industry and research institutions to advance the responsible development and adoption of biological technologies through science-based regulation, stakeholder collaboration and industry development.

With a background in plant pathology and more than a decade of experience in crop protection, Debbie has worked extensively with both conventional and innovative biological technologies. She is passionate about educating and supporting growers in the effective integration of bio-inputs into existing crop management systems, enabling more sustainable and safer farming practices, reducing pesticide residues in consumed food, and minimising agriculture's environmental impact. Debbie is a strong advocate for integrated crop management and the role biologicals play in building productive, resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.