Luis Carlos Alonso started as a plant breeder at Koipesol Semillas in 1976 to become general manager in 1993. He joined Syngenta in 1999 and is now global oilseed expert since 2012; He is supporting the territories to develop integrated solutions and build cooperation with oil industry. Luis Carlos studied agronomy and biology in the University Columbia (Missouri, USA) and Sevilla (Spain, EU), from which he was Associate Professor from 1985 to 2012.
Hugues de Durand previously worked extensively in agribusiness industries (Syngenta Seeds, DuPont Pioneer, Clause) during 25 years as marketing and sales manager; he led sunflower, maize and vegetable seeds businesses around Europe, Africa and Middle East countries. He is currently running a cereals and oilseeds farm in the Center of France.
Aman Jyoti handles procurement of HO Safflower Oil for Marico Ltd. He has worked extensively in developing and sourcing high oleic oils from various geographies like Argentina, Mexico, USA and Australia. In addition to that, he also works in sourcing and agriculture extension of safflower in India by engaging directly with Indian farmers. In past, he has also handled procurement of corn Oil and soybean Oil. Prior to joining Marico, he worked in sourcing and exports of wheat for one of the biggest wheat flour companies in India.
Archibaldo Salvador is sunflower crop manager for Latin America at Syngenta since 2013, and vice president of ASAGIR (Associacion Argentina de Girasol). Archibaldo is graduated as agronomist engineer from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina) and Master in Business Administration from IAE Business School.
Fabrice Turon is Head of Research at FAT & Associés and has over 15 years of experience in the oils & fats. He began his career with Danone group as an oil specialist in the formulation department. Later at Bertin, he managed the lipid products portfolio development. As oilseeds application global manager for Syngenta Seeds Company, he assembled a strategic output trait portfolio for oilseeds (sunflower, rapeseed, soy).