Boise, Idaho
March 17, 2008
ROGERS® Brand Vegetables Seeds
announced Monday that they have hired a Downstream New Product
Development (NPD) Lead for their Tomato business. John Schouten
will join ROGERS on April 1 and will be based in Gilroy, California.
In his downstream NPD role, John will work with selected grower
partners to maximize the yield and quality potential of
varieties. John has over 20 years of Senior Management
experience in Dole and Ready Pac Produce Inc. and a strong track
record in business and project development and 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 more than 19,000 people in over 90 countries.
Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New
York (SYT). Further information is available at
www.syngenta.com
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