Bob Woods Named President Of Syngenta Crop Protection In North America

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syngenta announced that Bob Woods, chairman of Syngenta Corporation, recently assumed responsibility for Syngenta Crop Protection in North America.

Having steered Syngenta Crop Protection in North America through the intensive merger and post-merger period, Heiri Gugger, regional head and president of Syngenta Corporation, left the company at the end of November to pursue other opportunities.

“We thank Heiri for his contributions over the years, and particularly for his role in the creation of Syngenta in North America,” said John Atkin, chief operating officer of Syngenta Crop Protection. “We wish him every success for the future.”

Woods started his career in 1965 with Chipman Chemicals in Canada, and then moved to the U.S. as a sales representative for agricultural products. He held progressively senior positions including regional manager of the business in North and South America and CEO of Garst Seed Company. In 1990, he was appointed president of Zeneca Ag Products.

“We are pleased that Bob is taking up this role bringing his extensive experience to the leadership of the business,” Atkin said.