General Manager - Italy
Pubblicato il 19-08-2026 - ADAMA in Turbigo
Join ADAMA – A Global Leader in Crop Protection shaping the future of agriculture.
With nearly 8,500 employees and $4 billion in annual sales across more than 100 countries, ADAMA is one of the world's top crop protection companies and part of the Syngenta Group. Our mission is to create simplicity in agriculture – helping farmers grow. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our Italy business - a strategically important operation with a strong team and significant untapped growth potential. This is a unique opportunity to drive transformation, accelerate growth, and shape strategy in one of Europe's most dynamic and regulated agricultural markets, focused on high-value specialty crops.
The Role You will have full ownership of the Italian business, with responsibility for:
Defining and delivering the local growth strategy aligned to Europe
Owning the P&L;, driving revenue, profitability, and market share
Expanding existing accounts and developing new customers and segments
Leading and developing a high-performing team (~70 employees)
Strengthening customer relationships and market positioning
Driving operational excellence across planning, supply, and execution
What We Are Looking For 10+ years'
experience in the agrochemical/agriculture sector
Proven success in senior commercial or country leadership roles
Strong P&L; management and growth delivery experience
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and lead change
Fluent Italian and English
Willingness to travel (~50%)
Why This Role? Lead a well-established business with strong foundations
Shape growth in a complex, high-value market
Combine strategic impact with full operational ownership
Be part of a global, agile organisation
Ready to make an impact? If you are a strategic, commercially driven leader ready to take on a high-impact role with real ownership and growth potential, please apply today.