Updated: September 20
After more than 13 years with Syngenta, Jonathan Seabrook has decided to leave the company. Seabrook served as Head Investor Relations between 2003 and 2007 and since then as Head Corporate Affairs. He was responsible for advancing Syngenta’s reputation and for the creation of The Good Growth Plan. He will be succeeded by Mark Titterington, currently Head Corporate Affairs EAME. Titterington has significant experience across all Corporate Affairs disciplines and has held a variety of roles in his 10 years with the company.
In addition, Laure Roberts, currently Head HR Business Partnering, is appointed Head Human Resources, succeeding Caroline Luscombe who left Syngenta at the end of June. Roberts has considerable global experience and has held a number of roles across all HR disciplines in her 30-year career both at Syngenta and other companies.
Erik Fyrwald, CEO, said: “I would like to thank Jonathan for his many contributions to the company, notably around the development of Syngenta’s excellent reputation and the creation of The Good Growth Plan, an industry-leading approach to sustainability which will continue to differentiate the company in the years to come. His insights and guidance also played a significant role in the ChemChina transaction. I wish him every success for the future.
“I also congratulate Mark and Laure, two strong leaders who bring terrific experience, knowledge of Syngenta and our people and high energy to their new positions.”
The appointments are effective October 1 and both roles will report to the CEO.
Plus: Syngenta CFO John Ramsay to retire at the end of September.
After a career spanning 31 years at Syngenta and legacy companies, Davor Pisk, COO, has decided to retire from the company at the end of October. During his distinguished career, Pisk was a key part of the leadership that delivered sales and profitability growth over many years. More recently he was instrumental in bringing new innovations to market in North America and in developing Syngenta’s commercial success and strong reputation in the smallholder markets across APAC.
“Davor has played a pivotal role in the development of Syngenta’s commercial success and corporate reputation in his many years with the company,” Frywald said. “His commercial acumen, coupled with his strategic insight, has made a significant impact and will serve Syngenta well in the years ahead. I wish him every success for the future.”
In addition, Syngenta announced the appointment of Jeff Rowe to the new role of President Global Seeds and North America. In this new role Rowe will be responsible for the global seeds strategy and execution, combined with the leadership of the North American business across seeds and crop protection.
He brings over 20 years’ experience in the industry covering a broad array of roles of increasing seniority including regional commercial leadership, biotechnology and regulatory affairs, supply chain and global strategy.
In addition, Jon Parr, currently COO, is appointed President Global Crop Protection and EAME, LATAM and APAC. Parr has an excellent track record of success in his 30 years in the agriculture industry, combined with a deep understanding of crop protection across all disciplines.
“I have worked with Jeff over many years and I know that he brings exactly the right skills to Syngenta and is passionate about agriculture,” Frywald said. “I welcome him to the company. I also look forward to continuing to work with Jon in his new, expanded and critical role. With the new executive team now established I am confident that the company can build on its strong foundation and drive profitable market share growth across crop protection and seeds.”
