Syngenta CEO Mack announces resignation

Syngenta Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Mike Mack has informed the board of his intention to resign from his position at the end of October.

"I believe that this is an appropriate time for the company to benefit from the perspectives of a new leader." Mack said. "I would like to express my appreciation to colleagues, customers and the many partners around the world with whom I have worked with over the past 14 years."

Chief Financial Officer John Ramsay has been appointed CEO of the company until a replacement can be named. 

"On behalf of the board, I should like to thank Mike for his very significant contribution to Syngenta," Michael Demaré, chairman of Syngenta, said. "Under his strong, strategic and operational leadership Syngenta developed and implemented its innovative, integrated strategy and the commitments behind the Good Growth Plan."