people · May 18, 2026
AmericanHort Names Lionel van der Walt President and CEO
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AmericanHort named Lionel van der Walt president and CEO effective June 2, 2026. Lionel van der Walt succeeds Ken Fisher who announced his departure plans in fall 2025 after 10 years with the organization. The leadership change supports AmericanHort's focus on greenhouse and nursery industry initiatives. AmericanHort announced the appointment on May 7, 2026.
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