Dr. Zhigang Hao will step into the CEO role on November 1, 2026, transitioning from his current position as CEO of the specialty chemicals firm Adisseo. He replaces Gaël Hili, who is departing to lead the Seeds division at Syngenta Group. Hili will maintain a direct influence on ADAMA’s long-term strategy by serving as Chairman of the Boards for both ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd. and ADAMA Ltd.
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ADAMA Shakes Up Leadership with New CEO and CFO Appointments
Global crop protection giant ADAMA is set for a major executive transition, naming Dr. Zhigang Hao as its new President and CEO and bringing back veteran Sammy Leibowitz as Chief Financial Officer. These appointments, effective this autumn, mark a strategic pivot as the company seeks to accelerate its international growth trajectory.
Sammy Leibowitz joins the executive team on October 1, 2026, succeeding Efrat Nagar, who is stepping down after a 22-year tenure. Leibowitz returns to the organization from his role as Global Head of Performance Acceleration at Syngenta Group. His appointment is expected to provide continuity, given his previous 13-year history at ADAMA, where he was instrumental in shaping the firm's core transformation strategy. Syngenta Group CEO Hengde Qin noted that the new leadership duo brings a blend of operational expertise and intimate company knowledge required to navigate the next phase of the firm's development.
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