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Michael Pragnell is the founder of Syngenta AG, which was founded in 2000.
He held the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Syngenta AG in 2007.
Mr. Pragnell's former jobs include being the Chief Executive Officer of Specialist Plastics Distribution Ltd.
from 1985 to 1986, the Chief Executive Officer of International Paint Plc from 1986 to 1992, the Chairman-Trustees Council of Cancer Research UK from 2010 to 2016, the Chairman of CropLife International from 2002 to 2005, and a Director of AstraZeneca PLC from 1997 to 2000, among others.
Mr. Pragnell's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford, an MBA from INSEAD, and an undergraduate degree from St. John's College.
Former positions of Michael Pragnell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Cancer Research UK
 Cancer Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cancer Research UK provides cancer research services. It supports and undertakes research on the biology and causes of cancer and develops anti-cancer drugs. The firm also provides general information about cancer and types of treatments and funds projects that help patients cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment. Its institute also operates an online portal CancerHelp UK that provides patient information. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-10-30 |
| SYNGENTA | Founder | 2007-12-30 |
CropLife International
 CropLife International Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CropLife International operates as a marketing agency for agricultural innovations in crop protection and plant biotechnology. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. | Chairman | 2004-12-31 |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
| Zeneca Agrochemicals | Chief Executive Officer | 1996-12-31 |
Training of Michael Pragnell
| University of Oxford | Undergraduate Degree |
| INSEAD | Masters Business Admin |
| St. John's College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | Health Technology |
| VINCI | Industrial Services |
| DS SMITH PLC | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Syngenta AG
 Syngenta AG Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Syngenta AG specializes in crop protection and seeds production. Its products include selective and non-selective herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, as well as field crop and vegetable seeds. The company was founded on November 12, 1999 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. | Process Industries |
| Courtaulds Plc | Process Industries |
Zeneca Group Plc
 Zeneca Group Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Zeneca Group Plc used to develop & manufacture pharmaceutical products, agrochemicals and specialties chemicals. Its agrochemicals products include herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. The firm products were used by health care, agrochemical, paint, leather and imaging applications industries. The company was headquartered in London, UK. | Health Technology |
| Zeneca Agrochemicals | |
Advanta BV
 Advanta BV Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Advanta BV produces and markets seeds and other crop products. The firm specializes in seed breeding, production and marketing of seeds. Its core activities are plant breeding of the major agricultural field crops and amenity grasses. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Kapelle, the Netherlands. | Process Industries |
Cancer Research Technology Ltd.
 Cancer Research Technology Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cancer Research Technology Ltd. develops cancer therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics. The firm also provides project development, commercialization, drug discovery, clinical development, imaging, and funding services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cancer Research UK provides cancer research services. It supports and undertakes research on the biology and causes of cancer and develops anti-cancer drugs. The firm also provides general information about cancer and types of treatments and funds projects that help patients cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment. Its institute also operates an online portal CancerHelp UK that provides patient information. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
CropLife International
CropLife International Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CropLife International operates as a marketing agency for agricultural innovations in crop protection and plant biotechnology. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
DS Smith Packaging France SAS
 DS Smith Packaging France SAS Containers/PackagingProcess Industries DS Smith Packaging France SAS provides corrugated board packaging solutions. The firm engages in the designing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of recycled container boards and packaging erection machines. The company was founded in September 2010 and is headquartered in Puteaux, France. | Process Industries |
Specialist Plastics Distribution Ltd.
 Specialist Plastics Distribution Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Epwin Group Plc, Specialist Plastics Distribution Ltd. engages in plastic distribution services. The private company is based in London, UK. Specialist Plastics Distribution was acquired by Epwin Group Plc on June 10, 2016 for $14.47 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
| International Paint Plc |
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