Alexandra Brand
EVP Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, Transformation
Siegfried•Zurich, Switzerland
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience27+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
What truly drives me? Accelerating global innovation to build a more sustainable future for humanity and our planet. With a foundation in science and cross-industry, cross-functional experience, I've consistently delivered strategic business transformation through innovation—building high-performance teams and mobilizing organizations toward bold, disruptive goals. As an inspirational speaker and board member, I help organizations gain the confidence to set ambitious strategic directions, transform and deliver business growth.
Career Timeline
- ADAMA Ltd.CurrentJul 2024–Present· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Member of The Supervisory Board Adama Agricultural Solutions LtdCurrentJul 2024–Present
- Syngenta GroupCurrentNov 2023–Present· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, TransformationCurrentNov 2023–Present
- SiegfriedCurrentApr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Non-Executive DirectorCurrentApr 2022–Present
- Mar 2019–Jun 2024· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Non-Executive DirectorMar 2019–Jun 2024
- Oct 2015–Oct 2023· 8 yrs
- Chief Sustainability Officer2018–Dec 2020
- Regional Director EAMEOct 2015–Dec 2017
- Feb 1999–Sep 2015· 16 yrs 7 mos
- Senior Vice President, Global Segment Management Health & NutritionMay 2014–Sep 2015
- Senior Vice President, Global Business Unit Animal NutritionSep 2012–Apr 2014
- Senior Vice President, Head of Staff to CEOAug 2010–Aug 2012
- Vice President, Global Marketing Pharma IngredientsMar 2009–Sep 2010
- Head of Staff, for Board Member Chemicals and CTOApr 2007–Feb 2009
- Director, Subregional Operating Manager IntermediatesApr 2005–Mar 2007
- Innovation Management and R&D Controlling IntermediatesSep 2003–Mar 2005
- Head of Laboratory, Ammonia LaboratoryFeb 1999–Aug 2003
Education
Dr. Ing.
Chemistry
Technische Universität DarmstadtExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Alexandra Brand
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Food IndustryAdvocacyP&L ManagementCorporate GovernanceChemistryGeopoliticsBusiness ManagementBusiness TransformationInnovation ManagementStrategyChemical Industrycommercial excellenceEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)RemunerationHuman NutritionAnimal NutritionCorporate CommunicationsBoard of DirectorsPharmaceutical IndustryProduct Innovation