Saga Robotics appoints Caine Thompson as US general manager

Jan 20, 2026 · Executive Hire · Saga Robotics · Agriculture

Saga Robotics appointed Caine Thompson to lead US operations after a tenfold expansion in California acreage.

Saga Robotics appointed a U.S. general manager after reporting 10x California acreage growth.

Verified eventSaga RoboticsJan 20, 2026
  • Thompson was named general manager for US operations effective January 26, 2026, bringing commercial agriculture and viticulture experience.
  • Saga linked the appointment to tenfold growth in California acreage served by Thorvald robots.
  • Founder Pål Johan From moved into the chief growth officer role, while the company also identified Xinomavro as a new investor.

Autonomous field robots for crop treatment and specialty-farm operations.