Jeff Rowe

Jeff Rowe

CEO Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group

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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

Professional employment history
  • 2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      2024–Present
  • Sep 2016–Oct 2024· 8 yrs 1 mo
    • President Syngenta Crop Protection
      Jul 2022–Oct 2024
    • President Global Seeds, North America and China
      Sep 2016–Jul 2022
  • Aug 1995–Sep 2016· 21 yrs 1 mo
    • Vice President Strategic Planning
      Jul 2015–Sep 2016
    • Regional Director, Europe
      Mar 2011–Jul 2015
    • Vice President
      2008–Jul 2011
    • Corporate Attorney
      2001–2008
    • Director, Regulatory Affairs
      Sep 1997–Dec 2000
    • Supply Management
      Aug 1995–Aug 1997
  • Apr 1995–Aug 1995· 4 mos
    • Grain Merchandiser
      Apr 1995–Aug 1995

Education

EMBA

Business

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

EMBA

Business

NYU Stern School of Business

Juris Doctorate

Law

Drake University Law School

Plant Molecular Biology

Iowa State University

Bachelors of Science

Ag Economics

Iowa State University

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Change ManagementAgricultureCorporate GovernanceLeadershipIntellectual PropertyRisk ManagementCorporate FinanceBusiness PlanningNegotiationContract NegotiationInternational BusinessStrategyDue DiligenceStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyStart-upsMergersAgronomyAgribusinessBiotechnology