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Syngenta Professional Solutions Names New North America Leader to Build on Four Decades of Growth

  • Scott Reasons, head, Syngenta Professional Solutions North America, will retire on May 31.
  • Dave Ravel, currently head of sales for Syngenta Professional Solutions, will assume the role of head, Syngenta Professional Solutions North America effective June 1.
Scott Reasons
Scott Reasons
Dave Ravel
Dave Ravel

Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) today announced that Scott Reasons, head of Syngenta Professional Solutions North America, will retire effective May 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished 40-year career with Syngenta and its legacy companies. Dave Ravel, currently head of sales for Syngenta Professional Solutions, will assume the role of head, Syngenta Professional Solutions North America, effective June 1, 2026.

“Scott’s legacy of leadership, passion for winning and commitment to our people and customers has shaped Syngenta Professional Solutions into the leader it is today,” said Simon Elsworth, global head of Syngenta Professional Solutions. “Over the past 16 years, Scott has led extraordinary growth, built a strong and enduring culture and positioned SPS as the partner of choice across our professional markets. At the same time, I am excited for Dave to step into this role. His deep understanding of our customers, his commercial leadership and his ability to inspire teams make him the right leader to continue our momentum and lead SPS into its next chapter. Dave's commitment to this business is unparalleled. He constantly pushes us all to be better for our customers and distributor partners, and that drive will be invaluable as we move forward.”

During his 16-year tenure leading SPS, Reasons oversaw a period of transformational growth, with the business nearly tripling in size across the Americas. Reasons began his career with the company in 1986 and held leadership roles across sales, sales management and marketing before assuming leadership of the Professional Solutions business.

Ravel brings over 30 years of experience within the turf, ornamental and pest management industries and has spent more than 25 years with Syngenta and legacy companies, having held leadership roles across sales, marketing and key accounts. Since becoming head of sales in 2012, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening customer relationships, advancing the Syngenta solutions‑based approach and supporting growth across golf, lawn care, ornamentals and professional pest management.

“Scott has had an incredible impact on this business — from the culture he helped build to the trust he earned with customers and partners across North America,” said Ravel. “Because of his leadership, our innovation pipeline has accelerated significantly, bringing solutions to market that address real unmet needs for our customers. As a result of Scott’s efforts, SPS is exceptionally well positioned today, and we will ensure business continuity for our customers as we move forward.”

Ravel continued, “What excites me the most is where we’re headed. With our recent new product introductions including those powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology — Atexzo® insecticide/miticide, Vykenda™ insecticide/miticide and Vanecto™ Cockroach gel bait — as well as TYMIRIUM® technology with Trefinti™ nematicide/fungicide, and a robust pipeline of new technologies, Syngenta is uniquely positioned to help customers solve today’s challenges while preparing for what’s next. Our science, our people and our partnerships set us apart, and I’m excited to work alongside our team to continue delivering true innovation and driving growth across our professional markets. There is no place I would rather be.”

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