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Syngenta Canada names Matt Legg as head of professional solutions

Syngenta Professional Solutions North America and Syngenta Canada have named Matt Legg as head of Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS), Canada, effective June 1, 2026. In his new role, Legg will lead the Canadian SPS business and be responsible for driving strategy, customer success, and portfolio growth across the Canadian market.

"Matt is a customer-focused, solutions-oriented leader with deep technical expertise and a genuine passion for the professional solutions industry," says Dave Ravel, Head, Professional Solutions, North America. "His ability to connect technical knowledge, market insight, and commercial priorities has consistently delivered meaningful value for our customers. Matt's strong industry background and proven leadership make him exceptionally well positioned to guide our Canadian SPS business into its next chapter."

Legg brings more than 25 years of experience in the turf industry, including five years of dedicated SPS experience with Syngenta, to this leadership position. Most recently, he served as technical lead for Syngenta Canada Professional Solutions, where he played a key role in shaping the National technical trialling program, our customer service and agronomic program planning approach, as well as the portfolio evolution strategy. His Syngenta career began as an SPS Turf Specialist, where he built strong relationships with leading golf course customers and retail partners across Ontario, driving value through a customer-first mindset and consistent follow-through.

"I am truly honoured to step into this role and lead the Syngenta Professional Solutions team in Canada," says Legg. "My career has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding what our customers need and finding practical ways to help them succeed. Having had the privilege of working alongside so many talented people and having spent time as a customer myself, I have an appreciation for what it takes to deliver solutions that make a difference. I look forward to building on the strong foundation our team has established and continuing to grow our partnerships across the Canadian market."

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