Syngenta appoints new business manager for expanding turf team

Syngenta has further added to its Turf & Landscape team in the UK, with the appointment of Sarah Hughes as a dedicated Business Manager to strengthen support for its broadening product range.

Sarah is an experienced agronomist with a background in plant science and genetics. Joining from the company’s Seeds division she has a wealth of knowledge in bringing products from the Syngenta R&D pipeline into the commercial market for customers.

“It is an incredibly exciting time in the turf and landscape business, with the introduction of new chemistry to add to the existing Syngenta portfolio, alongside pioneering biological and biopesticide innovations."

“Working with Syngenta’s R&D scientists, technical support and commercial partners, there’s now the opportunity to develop more effective and consistent integrated turf management solutions to benefit our customers and achieve better results,” she said.

Allied to further developing initiatives including Syngenta’s Operation Pollinator, new digital decision support resources and enhancing accurate application technology, Sarah reinforced the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable solutions.

A Nuffield Scholar in innovative plant growing technology, Sarah will work with Daniel Lightfoot MG, who is now responsible for Syngenta’s Professional Solutions business across Western Europe and Italy.  She will also be supported in the UK by specialist Technical Managers, Sean Loakes and Glenn Kirby.