GREENSBORO, N.C., U.S.A., Oct. 20, 2026 – Syngenta North America Crop Protection is proud to announce that Kathy Eichlin, Head of Corporate & Crop Protection Communications, North America has been awarded the Talent & Workforce Leadership Award presented by Women in Agribusiness.
Introduced this year as part of Women in Agribusiness' inaugural Leadership Awards, the Talent & Workforce Leadership Award honors women who are transforming how agriculture organizations attract, develop and retain talent. The award recognizes leadership in workforce strategy, workplace culture and strengthening the industry's long-term talent pipeline.
“I am honored and humbled to receive the Women In Agribusiness Talent & Workforce Leadership Award. This recognition reflects the many colleagues, mentors, and team members who have supported and inspired me throughout my career. I am especially grateful to my Syngenta colleagues and communications team, whose collaboration and dedication make our work possible every day. This award reinforces the importance of investing in people, developing future leaders, and working together to create a stronger future for agriculture.”
With more than 30 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations and organizational engagement, Kathy has played a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex issues, transformational change, and critical moments of opportunity.
“Kathy’s leadership reflects her strong commitment to people,” said Jeff Cecil, President, Syngenta North America Crop Protection. “She creates opportunities for growth, supports an inclusive culture, and strengthens connections among colleagues, our communities, and the agriculture industry. Through her mentorship, leadership, and focus on people, Kathy has made a meaningful contribution to our culture and helped colleagues grow. We are proud to see her recognized with this well-deserved honor.”
In her current role, Kathy leads strategic communications across internal, external, community and employee engagement channels while guiding crisis communications, executive communications and leadership messaging. Her work helps ensure Syngenta’s voice is clear, consistent and compelling for employees, customers, communities, industry partners and key stakeholders across the region and globally.
Throughout her career, Kathy has been a passionate advocate for talent development, mentorship and creating opportunities for others to grow. She has supported interns, emerging professionals and future industry leaders through coaching, professional development and active engagement with agricultural and communications organizations, helping strengthen the talent pipeline for the agriculture industry.
Kathy also contributes her expertise through industry leadership and mentorship. She serves on the Women In Agribusiness Advisory Board and the Ragan Communications Leadership Council and is active in organizations including the Public Relations Society of America, the National Press Club, the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative, and United Way of Greater Greensboro. Her contributions have been recognized with the National FFA Honorary American Degree, as well as honors from the National Association of Professional Women, Ragan Communications, and PR News.
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