Syngenta has added three team members to its corn and soybeans seeds marketing department. Brad Wiersum has been named head of soybean marketing and joins the marketing leadership team. Kurt Harries has been named soybean product manager, and Eric Ford corn product manager.

“Brad, Kurt and Eric have expertise that will help Syngenta continue to bring innovative solutions through our Garst®, Golden Harvest® and NK®  Brand seed businesses, as we strive to be the first choice for corn and soybean growers ” said Bruce Howison, marketing head, Syngenta Corn and Soybean Seeds and Traits.

As head of soybean marketing, Wiersum will lead the soybean business strategy, brand positioning and product lifecycle management.  He has extensive experience in product and brand marketing, most recently as vice president, marketing and sales for CHS (Cenex Harvest States).  Wiersum previously held marketing roles with United Sugars, Pillsbury, Martha White Foods and General Mills.

As soybean product manager, Harries, an employee of Syngenta legacy companies since 1989, will be responsible for coordinating soybean demand, supply allocation and product portfolio management.  Since 2005, Harries has served as Customer Care manager for NK Brand with a primary focus on soybeans.

Ford, has been with Syngenta legacy companies since 2001, most recently as transactional support manger.  As corn product manager, he will be responsible for coordinating corn demand, supply allocation and product portfolio management.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion.  Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

NK® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. 
Garst® is a trademark of Garst Seed Company. 
Golden Harvest® is a trademark of Golden Harvest, Inc.