Turfgrass scientist to join Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland – Andree-Anne Couillard has become Syngenta’s new global technical manager for professional products turf.

Andree-Ann Couillard

Couillard, who will work from Syngenta headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, comes to Syngenta from the Scotts Company. During her seven years at Scotts, Couillard worked in a number of corporate and field positions in several disciplines, including technical services, research and development, sales and market development.

Most recently, Couillard served as the firm’s director of sales and technical services for specialty agriculture. In this role, she was responsible for developing new business opportunities and improving existing operations and processes.

Couillard holds a Ph.D. in agronomy/turfgrass from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in agronomy/turfgrass from Laval University in Quebec. She also conducted post-doctorate research in turfgrass weed control at the University of Guam.

“We are pleased and excited to announce Andree-Anne’s appointment at Syngenta,” says Claude Fluckiger, head of technical management, Professional Products, Syngenta Crop Protection AG. “Her valuable education and industry experience, and her broad knowledge of both cool and warm season grasses, will be beneficial to Syngenta and most importantly, our customers worldwide.”