Alexander Berkovskiy was appointed Group Executive Vice President, Strategy and Growth, in November 2026. Alexander was previously Regional Director for Syngenta Crop Protection and Seeds in Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

In his 25 years with the company, Alexander has built a deep understanding of the agri-tech industry and grower needs across multiple geographies. He has held leadership roles in finance, marketing, business development and general management since joining Syngenta’s predecessor Novartis in 1999. 

In AMEA, Alexander guided the team in bringing the best of Syngenta’s technology and solutions to farmers and other key stakeholders in the region – comprised of more than 60 countries with more than 50% of the world’s agricultural land.

Alexander has a master’s degree in national economy from the State University of Management, Russia, and a doctorate in economics from the Moscow Institute of International Economic and Political Science. He recently completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.