Marrone Bio Innovations welcomes Lara Lee to its Board as Independent Director

– USA, CA –  Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII), an international leader in providing growers with sustainable bio-protection and plant health solutions to support global agricultural needs, today announced the appointment of prominent business leader Lara Lee to its Board of Directors.

“We are privileged to welcome someone with such a prestigious background to the Marrone Bio Innovations board,” said Board Chairman, Bob Woods. “Lara brings valuable insights from a C‐suite perspective, and experience with channel, market and digital disruption with depth in innovation and strategic marketing. Her work with international distribution and global brands will help us guide the Company towards building a full-service biologicals organization with scope and capabilities across the highest growth segments in the industry, and to position Marrone Bio for the strategic commercialization of its robust R&D pipeline. I believe that Lara will help us expand the breadth and depth of the Company’s reach and look forward to working with her to position Marrone Bio to create value for our shareholders.”

About Lara Lee

Lara Lee brings over 30 years of experience leading growth and transformation for iconic brands around the world, including Harley‐Davidson and Lowe’s. She currently serves on the boards of Organically Grown Company, a progressive organic produce distributor with international sourcing operations, and The Sill, a direct-to-consumer retailer of house plants. From 2013‐2018 Lara was an officer and SVP at Lowe’s Home Improvement, where she was instrumental in the company’s omnichannel transformation to offer a distinct, relevant brand experience across digital, social physical, and human touch‐points, and served as President of the Orchard Supply Hardware subsidiary. Prior experience includes Chief Innovation and Operating Officer at Continuum, a global consultancy, and business unit leadership roles at Harley-Davidson.

Lara L. Lee obtained a B.A. in Chinese Language from Brown University, a Master’s in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School. She is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and Corporate Directors Forum.

“Marrone Bio is well-positioned to become a top-tier commercial-scale player in the biologicals space, with an unrivaled product portfolio and thought leadership position. I look forward to working with Bob and the Board of Directors to help drive execution of the Company’s growth plans and broaden the Company’s global reach,” commented Lara Lee.

About Marrone Bio Innovations

Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. is a growth-oriented company leading the movement to a more sustainable world through the discovery, development, and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, plant health, and waterway systems treatment that help customers operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. MBI has screened over 18,000 microorganisms and 350 plant extracts, leveraging its in-depth knowledge of plant and soil microbiomes enhanced by advanced molecular technologies and natural product chemistry to rapidly develop seven product lines. Supported by a robust portfolio of over 400 issued and pending patents, MBI’s currently available commercial products are Regalia, Stargus, Grandevo, Venerate, Majestene, Haven, Pacesetter, Zelto Jet Oxide, and Jet Ag and Zequanox, with a next-generation insecticide-nematicide, a breakthrough bioherbicide and a biofumigant in the Company’s product pipeline. MBI’s Pro Farm Finland-based subsidiary employs a proprietary technology derived from wood waste to stimulate plant growth and improve plant health, resulting in improved yields and crop quality. Products include UBP 110, Foramin, UBP Seed Treatment, Foramin ST.

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