Groundwork BioAg has appointed Shawn Gagné as its new Chief Carbon Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Gagné will spearhead the global commercial strategy for Rootella Carbon, scaling the company’s high-integrity carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions based on mycorrhizal fungi.
Shawn Gagné Joins Groundwork BioAg as Chief Carbon Commercial Officer
Mazor, Israel — January 8, 2026
Groundwork BioAg® (“Groundwork”), the world’s largest producer of mycorrhizal inoculants, today announced the appointment of Shawn Gagné as Chief Carbon Commercial Officer (CCCO), a newly created role that underscores the company’s commitment to scaling high-integrity, durable carbon dioxide removal (“CDR”).
As CCCO, Gagné will lead the end-to-end go-to-market and commercial strategy for Rootella Carbon, positioning the program as a premier soil-based carbon asset for global buyers. He will drive strategic offtake agreements, including offsetting, insetting and spot deals, and build partnerships across the carbon ecosystem to accelerate adoption and scaling.
Rootella Carbon harnesses the power of mycorrhizal fungi to deliver durable carbon sequestration while enhancing soil health and farm productivity. Built on decades of biological and agronomic research, the program is designed to meet growing demand for scalable, high-integrity soil-based CDR solutions.
Gagné brings over two decades of experience as a climate strategist. He joins Groundwork BioAg from the Boston Consulting Group’s Global Internal Sustainability Team, where he led decarbonization frameworks. Previously, he served as Director of Sustainability at Cloverly. He is also the author of “Navigating Climate Risk: Insights into the Voluntary Carbon Market from a Climate Scientist.”
“I’m excited to join Groundwork BioAg at a pivotal moment for both the company and the carbon market,” said Shawn Gagné. “Rootella Carbon represents a rare combination of biological integrity, agronomic value, and commercial scalability. I look forward to working with the team to expand adoption and build long-term value for growers and carbon buyers alike.”
“As demand for high-quality, durable CDR continues to accelerate, strong commercial leadership is essential,” said Alon Werber, CEO at Groundwork BioAg. “Shawn’s expertise in carbon markets, strategy, and commercialization makes him uniquely qualified to support the next phase of growth for Rootella Carbon.”
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