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Interview with Syngenta CEO, Erik Fyrwald

Erik Fyrwald, CEO of Swiss-based Syngenta, sat down with swissinfo.ch to share his views on the future of food systems, the role of technology in sustainable agriculture, and whether CEOs should speak out more on issues such as climate change.

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Jessica covers the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to big global companies and their impact in Switzerland and abroad. She’s always looking for a Swiss connection with her native San Francisco and will happily discuss why her hometown has produced some of the greatest innovations but can’t seem to solve its housing crisis.

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