Paul Backman Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Lead the Value Chain team that is committed to advancing and scaling sustainable crop production and supports regenerative agriculture outcomes while strengthening both business value and our collaborations with growers, traders, food companies, and internal and external stakeholders.

Responsible for leading one of four Crop Protection commercial units in the U.S. Team includes sales, marketing, digital and agronomy with full P&L responsibility. Shaping the team to be ready for an everchanging future in agriculture is core to the role.

Led a small team responsible for sustainability, support of ag industry groups and engagement with policy makers and regulators in Washington D.C.

Scaled up Enogen corn with ethanol plants and launching Enogen corn for feed. Engaged with CEO's of the ethanol plants, leadership teams from ethanol industry groups and regulators within the Federal Government. Worked as part of a team making a very tangible difference in sustainable production.

Columbia, Missouri Area

Built and led an integrated team responsible for delivering sales growth of both crop protection and seeds.

Marketing responsibility for Syngenta Crop Protection brands labeled for use in vegetables, peanuts, tobacco and tree nuts in the Southern U.S.

Maryland, United States

Sales Representative for Crop Protection on the East Coast of the U.S.