Syngenta Group’s CEO Erik Fyrwald retired on Jan. 1, 2024, after serving as CEO of the company for seven and a half years. Replacing Frywald is Jeff Rowe, former President of Syngenta Crop Protection, the company’s largest business unit. Frywald will continue as Advisor to Chairman and remain on the Board of Directors.
“Erik has provided outstanding leadership for Syngenta Group, steering it with steady hands through global pandemic, conflicts, and challenging geopolitics while substantially transforming and growing the company,” said Li Fanrong, Chairman of Syngenta Group.
“With the strong foundation established by Erik, Jeff is the right CEO to lead Syngenta Group,” Fanrong continued. “The Board is pleased with the world-class, orderly, and planned succession process and has found in Jeff a strong leader with the business acumen, operational skills, and strategic vision needed to guide Syngenta Group in this critical industry.”