As Regional Director, North American Seeds for Syngenta, Eric Boeck is committed to creating the most modern seed experience for farmers via Syngenta’s team of seed advisors and retailers; and he has unleashed top industry talent to create an organization that is driven to solve the challenges farmers face.

An agribusiness leader with more than thirty years of experience, Eric is at the helm of a successful seeds business with a far-reaching field crop strategy spanning marketing, farmer-based sales, and digital agriculture technology.

Since joining Syngenta in 2018, Eric has played a key role in driving transformational change and returning the seeds business to profitability. From elevating the emphasis on the critical role of digital innovations and data to engaging cross-functional teams across Syngenta Seeds, his contributions have dramatically changed how a farmer can now purchase seed.

Eric is an active member of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, where he works to foster academic and professional advancement and to make the agriculture industry inclusive for all.

Eric grew up on a corn, soybean, swine, and dairy operation in western Iowa and credits this environment, along with his heavy involvement in 4-H, FFA, and Iowa State agricultural clubs, for shaping his approach to business and his appreciation of farmers and those who support farmers. Eric earned a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University.