Experience31+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
CEO Syngenta Group, former President of Syngenta Crop Protection and President of Syngenta Seeds, working with some of the best teams in agriculture to bring farmers everywhere the products and innovation to sustainably feed our world. Building an inclusive culture where diversity flourishes, and where the best minds from different disciplines can collaborate to evolve food production. Prior to joining Syngenta, executive leadership team member at DuPont Pioneer. Led across multiple disciplines including business operations in Europe, biotech and regulatory, legal, and supply management. Proud to continue five generations of farming in Illinois.
Career Timeline
- Syngenta GroupCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrent2024–Present
- Sep 2016–Oct 2024· 8 yrs 1 mo
- President Syngenta Crop ProtectionJul 2022–Oct 2024
- President Global Seeds, North America and ChinaSep 2016–Jul 2022
- Aug 1995–Sep 2016· 21 yrs 1 mo
- Vice President Strategic PlanningJul 2015–Sep 2016
- Regional Director, EuropeMar 2011–Jul 2015
- Vice President2008–Jul 2011
- Corporate Attorney2001–2008
- Director, Regulatory AffairsSep 1997–Dec 2000
- Supply ManagementAug 1995–Aug 1997
- Apr 1995–Aug 1995· 4 mos
- Grain MerchandiserApr 1995–Aug 1995
Education
EMBA
Business
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)EMBA
Business
NYU Stern School of BusinessJuris Doctorate
Law
Drake University Law SchoolPlant Molecular Biology
Iowa State UniversityBachelors of Science
Ag Economics
Iowa State UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Jeff Rowe
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementAgricultureCorporate GovernanceLeadershipIntellectual PropertyRisk ManagementCorporate FinanceBusiness PlanningNegotiationContract NegotiationInternational BusinessStrategyDue DiligenceStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyStart-upsMergersAgronomyAgribusinessBiotechnology