Kumar hails from Haryana and has been in the company for the last 12 years

Syngenta India has appointed Susheel Kumar as the new country head and managing director of the company. Kumar takes over from Rafael Del Rio, who served as managing director for the past four years.

Del Rio has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Syngenta India, one of the biggest agricultural companies in the world, selling seeds and crop protection chemicals. Kumar hails from Haryana and has been in the company for the last 12 years.

Kumar completed an international assignment in Basel, Switzerland, where he worked on global strategy as well as projects for Commercial Excellence.