Sergio Ambrozio
Technology executive. AI, data, transformation.
I lead digital and AI strategy for Syngenta's $14B Crop Protection Marketing division,
where I architect transformation roadmaps and build capabilities across 120+ countries.
Previously scaled B2B platforms, led enterprise integrations, and managed commercial operations
at Mars and Nestlé. Based in Basel.
Currently
Syngenta Group
2024 – Present
Head of IT & Digital, Crop Protection Marketing, Japan, ANZ
Leading digital, AI and data strategy for $14B global division.
Architecting transformation roadmaps, pioneering ML forecasting and satellite-based
market analytics, managing SAP S/4HANA rollout. Reduced strategic planning effort 50%
through AI automation. Overseeing $300M ANZ IT operations.
Publications
Navigating Uncertainty: Isomorphic Pressures in Cloud Computing Adoption
Speaking
Upcoming
The 95% Failure Rate: Are Swiss AI Projects Stuck in Pilot Purgatory?
Who Owns the Digital Transformation? CIO or CEO?
Digital Transformation: Strategy to Execution
Education
Executive Program: Business Transformation in the Age of AI
MIT Sloan & McKinsey (Top 200 Global Leaders)
2024-2025
CAS in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
ETH Zürich
2024
MBA in Agribusiness
USP ESALQ
2024
MSc in Management
FHNW
2020
Previously
Syngenta
2023 – 2024
Global Head, IT & Digital – Vegetables & Flowers
Pioneered B2B eCommerce across 14 countries on Salesforce. 20% service optimization.
Syngenta
2022 – 2023
Head of IT & Digital, EMEA – Vegetables & Flowers
Launched AI-powered seed placement product, 1,200 new customers. Led 35-person team.
Syngenta
2019 – 2022
Global Sourcing & Supplier Manager, IT
Managed vendor ecosystem for infrastructure (networks, cloud, data centers, cybersecurity).
Post-merger integration delivered $8M NPV. Resolved Azure cost issues, 20% reduction.
Syngenta
2016 – 2019
PMO Lead – Salesforce Global Rollout
Directed $95M program, 7,000+ users, 50+ countries, 100-person team.
Mars
2010 – 2013
Sales Representative
Led $12M distributor relationship, 8% growth.
Nestlé
2007 – 2010
Sales Representative
Managed key retail accounts (Walmart, Carrefour, Casino).