Federico Trucco, science and sustainability in agribusiness

Federico Trucco is an Argentine executive and scientist who has redefined the role of biotechnology in agriculture. As CEO of Bioceres, he has positioned the company as a pioneer in sustainable solutions, leading the development of HB4 technology and championing agricultural innovation in Latin America and beyond.

Rosario Institute of Agrobiotechnology

Before becoming CEO in 2011, Federico Trucco played a key role in the creation and development of INDEAR (Rosario Institute of Agrobiotechnology), a cutting-edge technology incubator that forms part of Bioceres. His work at INDEAR and later at Bioceres reflects his strong commitment to applying science and technology to improve agricultural productivity. His passion for biotechnology runs deep, inspired by his father, Víctor Trucco—an influential farmer and advocate of technological advancement in agriculture. In fact, his father was one of the co-founders of Bioceres, establishing a legacy that Federico has carried forward with remarkable success.

Academic background

Federico Trucco’s academic background is also a fundamental pillar of his career. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 1998, where he began shaping his professional path. He continued his education with a master’s degree in weed science and plant pathology from Colorado State University, completed in 2002, which broadened his understanding and ability to tackle agronomic challenges. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in crop sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. During his time at Illinois, Trucco also specialized in business administration—an essential skill that has proven critical to his ability to lead and expand Bioceres in the global market.

Early life

From an early age, Federico Trucco was surrounded by an environment that valued education and agricultural innovation. Born in Rosario, Argentina, on May 27, 1977, he grew up in a family where both parents—Víctor Trucco and María Cristina Fossaroli—were first-generation college graduates and descendants of Italian immigrants who had settled as farmers in the province of Santa Fe. This family background provided Federico not only with a strong work ethic and deep respect for agriculture, but also the inspiration to pursue a career focused on transforming and modernizing the agricultural sector through science and technology.