Experience

BioSam Inc.

• Canada
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  BioSam is researching and developing microbial technology that will have utility as a biofertilizer, biostimulant and biocontrol product.



Wildbiene + Partner

• Switzerland
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board member

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Zurich, Switzerland Wildbiene + Partner is a start-up from Zurich, Switzerland. Wildbiene raises and markets Mason Bees (Osmia spp.) as an additional option to honey bees for pollinating crops. As such they contribute to biodiversity and the sustainability of farming. I work with the board and executive team on strategy and operational issues, and bring ag industry knowledge to the team.



M2I Life Sciences

• France
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Paris Area, France Helping the M2i team develop their strategy and capabilities to be world leader in agricultural biological technology, building on their pheromone expertise.



Ukko Agro Inc.

• Canada
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Basel, Switzerland UKKO is a digital Agtech startup from Ontario, Canada. UKKO excels at predictive analytics to help farmers and the industry optimize the use of crop inputs, in order to meet the challenge of growing more food in a sustainable manner. The advisory board advises the executive team on strategic and operational matters, particularly go-to-market options and partnership development.



Azyrus gmbh

• Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Basel Switzerland Advise agricultural start-ups and investors, principally in the fields of biological crop protection and digital agriculture, on matters related to business strategy, marketing, organization effectiveness.



Enko®

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of Commercial Advisory Board

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2023

  Basel, Switzerland



GAMAYA

• Switzerland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman Of The Board

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021



Syngenta

• Switzerland
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head, Strategic Collaborations

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Basel Area, Switzerland

• Global Head of Crop Protection Marketing

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2018

  Basel Switzerland

• Head of Global Marketing

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2011

• VP Professional Products North America

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

• VP Marketing North America

  • Mar 2002 - Feb 2006

• Head of Marketing Latin America

  • Jun 2000 - Mar 2002

• Head of Marketing UK and Ireland

  • Oct 1998 - Jun 2001



Novartis Crop Protection

• Global Product Manager

  • May 1993 - Oct 1998



Sandoz Agro Canada

• District Sales Manager Eastern Canada

  • 1988 - 1993



Sandoz Agro USA

• Product Manager Herbicides

  • 1986 - 1988



Velsicol

• Sales Representative

  • 1982 - 1986