New director for agtech company

UK agricultural technology company PheroSyn has appointed Dr David Lawrence to its board of directors.

David was formerly a non-executive director and Head of Research & Development at Syngenta and has also held scientific and management roles at ICI and Zeneca.

CEO of PheroSyn Dr Mary Ellis said: “His extensive knowledge and impressive track record will ensure the company continues to drive innovation, expand its portfolio of products and gain market share.”

David said: “Feeding the world is a massive challenge, not least in a time of climatic change and the drive for more climate- and environment-preserving production methods. I am proud to be able to help PheroSyn become a significant contributor to overcoming this challenge.”

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