John Atkin - Syngenta COO

COO

Mr. John Atkin was Chief Operating Officer of Syngenta AG since 2000. Before that he was Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Head of Product Portfolio Management and Head of Insecticides and Patron for Asia of Novartis Crop Protection. Prior to 1998 he was General Manager of Sandoz Agro France and Head of Sandoz Agro Northern Europe . In 2008 he was appointed Visiting Professor at the Institute for Research on Environment and Sustainability at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He was appointed as a nonexecutive Director of Driscolls in 2011. He graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a PhD and a BSc degree in Agricultural Zoology. since 2000.
Age 60
Tenure 24 years
Professional MarksPh.D
Phone41 61 323 1111
Webhttp://www.syngenta.com
Atkin graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a PhD and a BS degree in agricultural zoology.

Syngenta Management Efficiency

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 5.85 % which means that it generated a profit of $5.85 on every $100 spent on assets. This is normal as compared to the sector avarege. Similarly, it shows a return on equity (ROE) of 12.45 %, meaning that it generated $12.45 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Syngenta's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Syngenta manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
The company has accumulated 5.63 B in total debt with debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 63.8, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Syngenta AG has a current ratio of 1.6, which is within standard range for the sector. Debt can assist Syngenta until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Syngenta's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Syngenta AG sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Syngenta to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Syngenta's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.
Syngenta AG, an agribusiness company, engages in the crop protection, seeds, and lawn and garden markets worldwide. As of May 24, 2017, Syngenta AG operates as a subsidiary of China National Chemical Corporation. Syngenta AG is traded on OTC Market in USA. Syngenta AG [SYENF] is a Pink Sheet which is traded between brokers as part of OTC trading.

Management Performance

Syngenta AG Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Syngenta's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Syngenta inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Syngenta. The board's role is to monitor Syngenta's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Syngenta's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Syngenta's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
Andrew McConville, Investor Relations Contact Officer
Jeff Rowe, President Global Seeds and North America, Member of the Executive Committee
Christoph Maeder, Member of the Executive Committee, Head of Legal & Taxes, Secretary
John Ramsay, Interim CEO and CFO
Jonathan Seabrook, Head of Corporate Affairs
Sophie KornowskiBonnet, Non-Executive Independent Director
Mark Titterington, Head Corporate Affairs
Davor Pisk, COO
Gaoning Ning, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
Jianxin Ren, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
Gunnar Brock, Non-Executive Independent Director
Eleni GabreMadhin, Non-Executive Director
Jonathan Parr, COO
Vinita Bali, Non-Executive Independent Director
Mark Peacock, Head of Global Operations
Stefan Borgas, Non-Executive Director
John Atkin, COO
Hongbo Chen, Non-Executive Director
David Lawrence, Non-Executive Director
Michel Demare, Chairman of the Board
Olivier ClermontTonnerre, Non-Executive Director
Carl Casale, Non-Executive Independent Director
Stephen Landsman, Group General Counsel, Member of the Executive Committee
Caroline Luscombe, Head of HR
Dieter Gericke, Non-Executive Director
Alexandra Brand, Chief Sustainability Officer
Patricia Malarkey, Head Research & Development
Jacques Vincent, Non-Executive Director
Juerg Witmer, Non - Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
Eveline Saupper, Non-Executive Director
Alexander Tokarz, Head Business Development
Jennifer Gough, IR Contact Officer
Mark Patrick, CFO, Member of the Executive Committee
Erik Fyrwald, CEO
Laure Roberts, Head Human Resources
Paul Fribourg, Non-Executive Director

Syngenta Stock Performance Indicators

The ability to make a profit is the ultimate goal of any investor. But to identify the right pink sheet is not an easy task. Is Syngenta a good investment? Although profit is still the single most important financial element of any organization, multiple performance indicators can help investors identify the equity that they will appreciate over time.
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Syngenta in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Syngenta's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Syngenta options trading.

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Other Consideration for investing in Syngenta Pink Sheet

If you are still planning to invest in Syngenta AG check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Syngenta's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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