S&W Seed Company announced the appointment of European agricultural executive Ernst Topitschnig to the newly-created role of European Vice President of Sales. Topitschnig's responsibilities will include leading S&W's sales expansion in the region, with particular responsibility for building S&W's sunflower operations in Eastern Europe and supporting S&W's alfalfa, grain and forage sorghum efforts within the region. Ernst Topitschnig is a senior agribusiness executive with over 25 years of experience in the agriculture industry, including extensive international experience in hybrid seeds and traits. Topitschnig has worked with several global seed companies including Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc., KWS Central and Eastern Europe and Nuseed Europe as Managing Director.