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Long service awards presented at EU regional workshop

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Michael South (left) receiving long service award from Khosro Khodayari
Michael South (left) receiving long service award from Khosro Khodayari

The SynTech Research 2014 European Regional Workshop was held in November 2014 in Malta.

The Region’s Country Managers, Program Co-ordinators and technical staff were joined by Dr Davide Ferrari, newly appointed EU Regional Director and President and CEO Khosro Khodayari, who presented Long Service Awards to Michael South, EU Technical Manager, and to Jerry Calloway, Manager of SynTech UK.

Michael has worked with SynTech for seven years and has over 35 years of service in agricultural R&D including positions in field and business development, European marketing and product design in ICI/Zeneca and Syngenta.

Gerry Calloway (right) discussing his long service award with president and CEO Khosro Khodayari.
Jerry Calloway (right) discussing his long service award with Khosro Khodayari.

Jerry joined SynTech in 2005; he has over 35 years’ experience in agrochemical R&D, including as a Plant Pathologist,  Field Biologist and European Fungicide Technical Lead with ICI/Zeneca and Syngenta.

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