Syngenta, Greensboro, N.C., has announced several key appointments for its Turf & Landscape/Consumer Business.
Scott Valentine is now head, marketing services of the company’s Turf & Landscape /Consumer business, a division of Syngenta Lawn and Garden. Valentine previously worked at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc., as a project leader for drought tolerant corn and soybeans. Most recently, he was manager, marketing services Turf & Ornamentals.

Shawn Potter is appointed head of marketing Turf & Landscape/Consumer and will lead the brand manager and market manager teams. Potter comes to Turf & Landscape/Consumer from Syngenta Crop Protection Herbicide Brand Management, where he was responsible for cereal herbicides.

Howard Jaekle is appointed market manager Home Care & Consumer, a division of Syngenta Lawn and Garden. Howard has held several previous positions, including sales representative, programs manager and sales training manager. His most recent position was district manager, Turf & Ornamental.

Additionally, Dave Ravel, former key account manager, Turf & Landscape/Consumer, has been appointed head of Key Account Management for Turf & Landscape/Consumer. He will work with a seasoned team of key account managers and rounds out the TLC Regional Leadership Team.