Greensboro, North Carolina
January 14, 2008
Syngenta is pleased to announce the following changes within
the NAFTA region, effective January 1, 2008.
Rob Neill, currently General Manager of Professional
Products, NAFTA region, has been appointed Global Head of
Marketing for Syngenta Crop Protection based in Basel,
Switzerland. For two years, Mr. Neill has played a significant
role in the development of the Syngenta Professional Products
business, which includes the company's Lawn and Garden, Growing
Media and Home Care divisions. He brings a wealth of expertise
to his new role from earlier assignments as Head of Marketing
for the NAFTA region and the Latin American region. Mr. Neill
also has marketing experience in several countries including
Brazil, Canada, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. He holds a
bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Guelph,
Ontario, and a master’s degree in business administration from
York University, Toronto.
David Stanley, currently Global Head, Lawn and Garden,
will replace Rob Neill as General Manager of Professional
Products, NAFTA region. Mr. Stanley joined Syngenta in 2005 as
Global Head, Lawn and Garden. Prior to joining Syngenta, he
worked for The Nu-Gro Corporation, Canada’s leading manufacturer
and seller of consumer lawn and garden, turf and slow-release
fertilizer products, and held a number of positions including
Vice President and General Manager of Consumer and Professional
Pest Control products. Mr. Stanley holds a bachelor’s degree in
agriculture and soil science from the University of Guelph,
Ontario, and an advanced graduate diploma in management from
Athabasca University in Canada. He received his MBA in
agriculture from the University of Guelph, Ontario.
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
2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around
21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the
Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at
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