Greensboro, N.C.-based Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) has introduced new leadership to its marketing and technical services groups. Pat Willenbrock is now head of marketing of PPM for Syngenta in North America. In her new capacity, Willenbrock leads the marketing team responsible for the PPM business, including launching and developing new products and programs, interacting […]
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