American Vanguard Corp. (AVD) announced on Thursday the appointment of Douglas Kaye III as Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure commencing on December 9. Kaye previously served as President of the North American region at Albaugh, LLC. The diversified company, known for its specialty and agricultural product offerings, established the Office of the CEO on July 15. Presently, American Vanguard's shares are valued at $6.05, reflecting a 1.66 percent decline on the New York Stock Exchange.