| Paul J. Fribourg |
For the last two decades plus, Paul J. Fribourg has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Continental Grain Company, an international agribusiness and investment company.
Paul Fribourg has extensive corporate service as the Lead Independent Director of Loews Corporation, a Board Member of The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., Lead Independent Director of Restaurant Brands International Inc., a Board member of Syngenta AG, and a Board member of Bunge Limited. In addition, he is a Member of the Rabobank International North American Agribusiness Advisory Board. He is also a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for The Mayor of Shanghai and the Temasek Americas Advisory Panel.
Mr. Fribourg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard’s Business School. |
| Carl Martin Casale |
Carl Martin Casale is on the board of Syngenta AG and 9 other companies. In his past career Mr. Casale was President & Chief Executive Officer of CHS, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Monsanto Co.
Mr. Casale received an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an undergraduate degree from Oregon State University. |
| Gao Ning Ning |
Gao Ning Ning is a Chinese businessperson who has been at the helm of 25 different companies and occupies the position of Chairman for Luxi Group Co. Ltd., Chairman of APEC China Business Council, Chairman for Syngenta AG, Chairman for Top Glory International Holdings Ltd., Chairman at Sinochem Group Co. Ltd., Chairman of Sinochem Hong Kong (Group) Co., Ltd., Chairman at China National Chemical Corp. Ltd. and Chairman for Sinochem Corp. Gao Ning Ning is also on the board of ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Wide Smart Holdings Ltd. (former Chairman), Far East Horizon Ltd. (former Chairman) and International Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Chairman for Apec Business Advisory Council Hong Kong.
Gao Ning Ning previously occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman at China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd., Chairman of Pirelli & C. SpA, President Commissioner of PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk, Chairman of China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., President & Vice Chairman at China Resources Huarun Co. Ltd., Chairman of China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co. Ltd., Chairman for Sinofert Holdings Ltd., Non-Executive Director at China Agri-Industries Holdings Ltd., Non-Executive Director at China Foods Ltd., Chairman of COFCO Corp., Chairman for COFCO (Hong Kong) Ltd., Chairman of China Natl Cereals Oils & Foodstuffs Import & Export Corp., Chairman & General Manager of Syngenta Group Co., Ltd., Chairman for Sinochem Holdings Corp. Ltd. and Vice Chairman & General Manager at China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Gao Ning Ning received an undergraduate degree from Shandong University, an undergraduate degree from Shandong University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration. |
| Hiroyuki Sugimoto |
Currently, Hiroyuki Sugimoto occupies the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at S-Grant Co., Ltd. and Co-President, CEO & Director at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Pedro Pullen Parente |
Pedro Pullen Parente is a businessperson who has been at the head of 13 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Chairman for Symphonic Orchestra of The State of Sao Paulo, Partner & Chairman at EB Capital Consultoria Ltda., Chairman for General Atlantic LLC (Brasil) and Chairman of Vast Infraestrutura SA. He is also Member of Instituto Brasileiro de Ética Concorrencial and on the board of 6 other companies.
Mr. Pullen Parente previously was Chairman of BRF SA, Chairman at B3 SA-Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão and Chairman of BM&FBovespa SA (a subsidiary of B3 SA-Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão), Executive Director at Petróleo Brasileiro SA, Chairman of Petrobras Argentina SA, Chairman of CPFL Energia SA, Chairman for Banco do Brasil SA, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Bunge Brasil SA, Chairman for ABCDEFGHI Participações SA, Chief Executive Officer for Petrobras Argentina SA and Chief Operating Officer of RBS Participações SA.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of BrasÃlia. |
| Yoshiyuki Yuto |
Currently, Yoshiyuki Yuto is Chairman, Co-President & Chief Operating Officer at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. He is also on the board of S-Grant Co., Ltd. |
| Jürg Witmer |
Jürg Witmer is on the board of Syngenta AG and 5 other companies. In the past Dr. Witmer occupied the position of Chairman for Clariant AG, Non-Executive Chairman of Givaudan SA, Chairman at Interpharma Investments Ltd., General Manager & Regional Manager-Marketing at Roche Far East, Head-Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Roche Holding AG and General Manager for Roche Austria GmbH (a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG) and Chief Executive Officer of Roche Group.
He received a doctorate from the University of Zurich, an undergraduate degree from Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement and an undergraduate degree from The Graduate Institute. |
| Louise Ottilie Fresco |
Louise Ottilie Fresco is President at Wageningen University & Research Centre. Dr. Fresco is also Member-International Scientific Team at Interacademy Council, Professor at Stanford University, Professor at the University of Amsterdam, Member of The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts & Sciences, Member of The Trilateral Commission, Member of The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture & Forestry, Member of Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Member of Real Academia de Ingeniera and Member of Vereniging Voor Wetenschap En Samenleving and on the board of 6 other companies.
She previously held the position of Member of The Social & Economic Council of the Netherlands SER, Member of Deltacommissie, Chairman-Land Use & Land Cover Change Project at International Geosphere Biosphere Programme, Assistant Director General-Agriculture at Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Chairman at Het Compagnie Fonds, Vice Chairman-Council at United Nations University, Evaluator-International Potatoe Institute at Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, Professor at Wageningen University and Chairman-Review Panel at Earth System Science Partnership.
Dr. Fresco received a doctorate from Wageningen University. |
| Tomoyoshi Uranishi |
Tomoyoshi Uranishi is on the board of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd.
Mr. Uranishi previously held the position of Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer at Bic Camera, Inc. |
| Yoshihide Sugimoto |
Presently, Yoshihide Sugimoto holds the position of Auditor for SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. He is also on the board of Avex, Inc., Brangista, Inc., NATTY SWANKY holdings Co.,Ltd. and Anshin Partners Law Office. |
| Hong Bo Chen |
Hong Bo Chen holds the position of Chairman at CNAC International Co., Ltd. and Executive Director & Manager at China National Agrochemical Co., Ltd. Mr. Chen is also on the board of Syngenta AG, Cangzhou Dahua Co., Ltd., Syngenta Bangladesh Ltd. and CNAC Saturn (NL) BV.
He received an undergraduate degree from Tianjin University and an MBA from Tsinghua University. |
| Ferdinand Groenewald |
Ferdinand Groenewald is on the board of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. and HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Groenewald previously occupied the position of Chief Accounting Officer of Muscle Maker, Inc. CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & VP-Finance at Muscle Maker Development LLC and CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & VP-Finance at Muscle Maker Corp. LLC (both are subsidiaries of Muscle Maker, Inc.), Senior Staff Accountant at Financial Consulting Strategies LLC, Controller, VP-Finance & Accounting Officer at Muscle Maker, Inc. CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & VP-Finance at Muscle Maker Development LLC and CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & VP-Finance at Muscle Maker Corp. LLC (both are subsidiaries of Muscle Maker, Inc.) and Accountant for Wrinkle, Gardner & Co. PC.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of South Africa. |
| Sophie Kornowski-Bonnet |
Presently, Sophie Kornowski-Bonnet is Chairman at Corium International, Inc., Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Boston Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Senior Partner at Gurnet Point Capital LLC. She is also on the board of 6 other companies.
In her past career she held the position of General Manager of Ridoret Distribution SARL.
She received an MBA from The University of Chicago and a doctorate from Université de Paris 5 René Descartes. |
| Takahide Watanabe |
Currently, Takahide Watanabe occupies the position of Director & Chief Strategy Officer at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Takeshi Fuchiwaki |
Takeshi Fuchiwaki is Chief Growth Officer & Group Executive Officer at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Tomohiro Ikeda |
Tomohiro Ikeda holds the position of Chief Financial Officer & Secretary at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Taku Okawa |
Taku Okawa is Chief Technology Officer & Group Executive Officer at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Tianqi Li |
Tianqi Li is Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Shinsuke Nuriya |
Shinsuke Nuriya holds the position of Chief Investment Officer of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Mitsuhiro Kawashima |
Mitsuhiro Kawashima is Executive Officer for SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Akihito Takano |
Akihito Takano is Executive Officer of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Makoto Ariki |
Makoto Ariki is Executive Officer of SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Nobuo Higuchi |
Nobuo Higuchi occupies the position of Chief Accounting Office at SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. |
