Agricultural technology
Information technology professionals in Agricultural technology
These ten technology leaders have held CIO, head of IT and IT director roles at agricultural technology, seed and crop protection companies. A reader can learn how IT leaders in agricultural technology choose, connect and support the systems their companies run on.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alexander Francis
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Local Bounti
Chief Information Officer at Local Bounti since 2021. The profile describes Local Bounti as growing lettuce in greenhouses with 90% less water than traditional agriculture by using complex technology systems to control climate. Other listed roles include VP and Chief Information Officer at Utah Gas Corp (2017–2021) and Application Engineer Network Systems Administrator at IDS North america (2014–2017).
André van der Linden
LinkedInExperience: CIO · Royal FloraHolland
CIO at Royal FloraHolland since 2019. The profile describes Royal FloraHolland as building a digital and logistics platform for the agricultural industry. Other listed roles include Head IT Infrastructure, EVP at Rabobank (2016–2019), Manager Continuity & Infrastructure, EVP at Rabobank (2015–2016) and Head of Shared Services - Rabobank International Direct Banking at Rabobank (2007–2011).
Ashima Seth
LinkedInExperience: Chief Digital & Information Officer · Godrej Agrovet Limited
Chief Digital & Information Officer at Godrej Agrovet Limited since 2024. The profile summary lists AgroTech among the domains worked in, along with financial services and health insurance. Other listed roles include Global Head IT Applications, PMO IT and Regional IT Head (Asia, ASEANZ) at UPL (2022–2024), Global Head IT Applications at UPL (2021–2022) and Head Applications - India at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services (2018–2021).
Jeremy Groeteke
LinkedInExperience: Global Head of IT & Digital Strategy · Syngenta Group
Global Head of IT & Digital Strategy at Syngenta Group since 2024. The profile describes expertise across precision agriculture, digital innovation and agronomy. Other listed roles include Global Head of Computational Agronomy at Syngenta Group (2022–2024), Chair - Digital Agriculture Association Board at Digital Agriculture Association (2024–2025) and Global Sr Product Director UAS at Corteva Agriscience (2021–2022).
Jorge Santana
LinkedInExperience: Head of AI & IT · Zeus Agrotech
Head of AI & IT at Zeus Agrotech since 2025. The profile headline lists systems and firmware architecture, cellular IoT and edge machine learning. Other listed roles include Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at Zeus Agrotech (2023–2026), Software Engineer (Mid-level) at Superlógica Tecnologias (2021–2023), Technical Lead Computer Vision Projects at Bayer (2021–2022) and Electronics Maintenance Technician (Mid-level) at BAT (2020–2021).
Joshua Ussel
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Information Technology · Willard Agri-Service
Former Director Of Information Technology at Willard Agri-Service (2014–2026), and Chief Technology Officer there since 2026. The profile describes Willard Agri-Service as a provider of custom application and precision agriculture services and describes overseeing its IT operations and infrastructure as Director of IT. Other listed roles include IT Operations Director at Cellular Select LLC (2012–2014) and IT Manager at Ashworth Bros., Inc. (2008–2012).
Mohammad Waseem Makrani
LinkedInExperience: Head of Information Technology · NutriSource Pte Ltd.
Head of Information Technology at NutriSource Pte Ltd. since 2021, and Director at Nutrisource India Private Limited since 2025. The profile headline describes building the FarmSanta (NutriSource) Agri-Tech platform. Other listed roles include Senior Manager Information Technology Operations at NRB Industrial Bearings Limited (2016–2021) and Senior ERP Consultant at Soft-Tech Consultant Ltd. (2014–2016).
Monty McCoy
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Corporate Services, CIO, Board Member · Sakata Seed America, Inc.
Former Senior Director of Corporate Services, CIO, Board Member at Sakata Seed America, Inc. (2022–2025), and Owner at McCoy Ventures LLC since 2025. The profile describes McCoy Ventures LLC as bringing over 30 years of expertise in IT, AgTech and operational efficiency. Other listed roles include International Consultant, Information Technology Department at Sakata Seed Corp (1377) (2016–2018).
Steve Seelbach
LinkedInExperience: Director of IT · Grain & Protein Technologies
Director of IT at Grain & Protein Technologies since 2024, with NA IT Manager at AGCO Corporation also listed as current since 2013. The profile lists Grain & Protein Technologies under agriculture, construction and mining. Other listed roles include IT Operations Manager (2008–2013), System Administrator (2007–2008) and Helpdesk Manager (2005–2007) at AGCO Corporation.
Warren Boerger
LinkedInExperience: Head Information Technology and Digital, Crop Protection North America · Syngenta
Head Information Technology and Digital, Crop Protection North America at Syngenta since 2025. The profile describes leading IT and digital strategy for Crop Protection North America and experience in information technology, strategy and agribusiness. Other listed roles include Chief Information Officer, Syngenta Seeds at Syngenta (2017–2020), Global Head, Seeds Digital Product and Machinery Partnerships at Syngenta (2019–2024) and Global Head, Strategic Partnerships and Seed Digital Products at Syngenta Group (2024–2025).
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Check whether the person's role is current or past and whether it covered company-wide IT, a regional unit or digital products. Match that scope to your decision, such as a CIO for platform and ERP choices or an IT director for infrastructure and day-to-day support.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which internal systems to build and which to buy when the company also sells agricultural technology?
- 02What did you change in infrastructure, data handling or security as connected equipment and farm data grew?
- 03How did you support research, operations and commercial teams with different system needs during a period of growth?
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