Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
August 7, 2025
Syngenta announced today the appointment of Wendell Calhoun as Senior Communications Manager for Syngenta North America Crop Protection, a leading science-based ag tech company with the mission to bring plant potential to life.
Calhoun is joining the Communications team from his previous position as the Strategic Marketing and Operations Manager, building on his 30-year-long career with the company. In his new role, Calhoun will be responsible for working closely with the company’s Crop Protection and Corporate Communications team on media relations and issues management efforts.
"Agriculture is fundamental to our society—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand how innovation helps farmers meet growing global demands," says Calhoun. "I look forward to fostering deeper connections with our partners to protect our freedom to operate through clear, evidence-driven messaging that reinforces the value of agricultural innovations and helps farmers succeed."
Calhoun has built extensive experience across the organization, progressing through roles in Public Affairs, Agricultural Sales, Corporate Communications, and Marketing Communications. His expertise spans strategic communications, media relations, digital strategy, and product launch management. A recognized industry leader, he has earned multiple National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards for his innovative communication approaches, achievements he plans to build upon as he steps into this expanded leadership role.
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