Michael Lee

Michael Lee is the Managing Director of Syngenta Group Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in food and agriculture technology outside the Americas since April 2013. Lee serves as a Board Observer for Sayurbox, enhancing market access for farmers and consumers, and holds Non-Executive Director roles at Phytech, Biognosys AG, BioPhero, and WeedOUT-ibs, contributing to innovations in agricultural efficiency and sustainability. Previous experience includes various roles at Unilever and a fellowship with the Kauffman Fellows program. Lee earned an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, a PhD in Biochemistry, and a BS in Zoology from Durham University.