Golden Harvest, from Syngenta Seeds, has a new commercial director.

Ricardo Formentini is an agronomist with 17 years of experience in the agricultural sector.

12.01.2026 | 16:15 (UTC -3)
Cultivar Magazine

Syngenta Seeds has a new commercial director for the Golden Harvest brand. This is the agronomist... Ricardo Formentini (pictured), who has 17 years of experience in agribusiness and has worked for giants such as BASF, Monsanto and Corteva Agriscience. 

Ricardo has been with Syngenta for a year, and previously held the position of "leader" of Market Access and Sales Effectiveness. Throughout his career, the executive has held leadership positions in tactical marketing and crop protection, management, and sales. 

“For me, it is a great satisfaction and motivation to take on a challenge like this. I continue with the purpose of accelerating the growth of the business, always in line with our values ​​and the culture of being close to the farmer and our multiplier partners,” said Formentini. 

He graduated from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) and holds an MBA in Strategic Agribusiness Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).

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