Since retiring as chairman of Syngenta Corporation in the U.S. in 2003, Mr. Woods has served as a business management consultant for a variety of public and private agricultural companies. He works with start-ups and venture capital groups in the biotechnology area, consulting and being actively involved on their boards.

Previous Experience

• chairman, Syngenta Corporation, U.S.
• president of the U.S. and Canadian business of Zeneca Ag Products Group
• chief executive officer of Garst Seed Company (Advanta Seeds)
• regional manager, Chipman Chemicals (ICI plc)
• technical manager for North and South America agricultural chemicals business, Chipman Chemicals (ICI plc)
• agricultural products sales representative, Canada and U.S., Chipman Chemicals (ICI plc)