Greeleaf Genetics Names Senior Execs

NEW YORK - May 18/06 - SNS -- GreenLeaf Genetics LLC named Dawn Judkins its Chief Financial Officer, Dave Gebhardt Chief Technology Officer and Greg Kegler Chief Operating/Information Officer.

Judkins, Gebhardt and Kegler hold newly created positions for GreenLeaf Genetics, a joint venture recently formed by Syngenta and DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

GreenLeaf Genetics offers licenses for a broad range of conventional corn and soybean genetics and coordinates the licensing of biotech traits from its parent companies, including Syngenta Agrisure traits for herbicide tolerance and insect resistance. The company also will offer the new Optimum GAT herbicide tolerant trait developed by Pioneer.

Judkins is responsible for directing and managing the key financial operations of GreenLeaf Genetics. Previously with Pioneer since 1998, she held various positions throughout the organization, including Business Decision Analysis, Corporate Accounting, and Planning and Budgeting.

As Chief Technology Officer for GreenLeaf Genetics, Gebhardt is responsible for product development, including identifying and sourcing new genetic and trait materials, managing product introgression and creating customer offers. Previously with Pioneer since 1994, he held several positions, including Field Sales Agronomist, Soybean Breeder and Corn Research Coordinator.

Kegler is responsible for operations, including production and sales forecasting, production sourcing, inventory, order fulfillment and information technology management. Previously Head of Supply Chain for GreenLeaf Genetics, Kegler has been with Syngenta since 1990 in various leadership positions, including Vice President of Supply Chain, Director of Parent Seed, and Plant Manager.