Syngenta Group Appoints Hengde Qin as Chief Executive Officer

Syngenta Group Appoints Hengde Qin as Chief Executive Officer

Succession from COO follows deliberate Board process, Jeff Rowe to remain CEO through August 1

Syngenta Group today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Hengde Qin as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026, following a thorough nomination and succession process. Qin, currently Chief Operating Officer and Head of Seeds, succeeds Jeff Rowe, who will remain in the role through August 1 before returning to the United States after nearly 10 years with the company.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260701200777/en/ Hengde Qin - Syngenta Group Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026

Fanrong Li, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said “The Board of Directors believes Hengde, a highly respected leader who boasts a unique combination of operational, financial and commercial experience is the best candidate for the role. We are confident that Hengde will take Syngenta Group to the next level of its sustainable development and value creation. We want to sincerely thank Jeff for his contribution and service as he led the Company through focused execution during one of the most challenging periods in modern agriculture.”