Erik Fyrwald's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Erik Fyrwald has a background in business development, crop, coatings, and water treatment. He has held various executive positions at Carver and DuPont before landing at Syngenta. At Syngenta, he served as a Group Vice President of the Agriculture and Nutrition Division, a position he held from January 2003 to January 2008. He also served as a Vice President and General Manager of the Nutrition and Health Business at DuPont from January 2000 to January 2003. He had various positions at DuPont from January 1981 to January 2000 where he held responsibility for production, technology, sales and marketing, and business leadership. Erik Fyrwald also has a background in leadership and decision making. He was the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Syngenta from January 2012 to May 2016. At Ecolab, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from January 2011 to January 2012. He was also a Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Nalco from January 2008 to January 2011.

🎓 Education

Erik Fyrwald's Educational Background: Erik Fyrwald is a chemical engineer who gained his education at the University of Delaware where he received his bachelor's degree in 1977. From there, he attended Harvard Business School in 1998 and achieved a Master's degree in management. He has also worked as a technical consultant for companies such as Johnson &Johnson and Raytheon.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Erik Fyrwald's professional experiences include CEO of a publicly traded company, R&D director, Business Development officer, Crop, Coatings and Waters Treatment officer, Agribusiness, and prior positions in production, technology, sales and marketing, and business leadership at DuPont, Syngenta, Univar, and Nalco. Erik Fyrwald has over 20 years of experience in the agricultural and water industry and has led multiple acquisition, growth, and transformation efforts. He is a global expert in crop science, water treatment, and marketing. He has a strong understanding of business, technology, and strategy. Erik Fyrwald is a highly effective leader and has a proven track record of taking complex problems and turning them into successful businesses.