Chuck Buffington

Chuck Buffington is an accomplished sales executive with extensive experience in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, currently serving as Vice President of Sales at Berger since February 2018. Previously, Chuck held various leadership roles at Syngenta from November 2001 to 2018, including Key Account Lead and Portfolio Head for Permanent Crops, where notable achievements included driving sales growth and setting strategic directions for significant market segments. Other roles at Syngenta involved managing sales forces and integrating multiple business units, demonstrating significant leadership and operational acumen. Earlier, Chuck worked at Novartis as Market Manager for Ornamentals, achieving substantial sales increases during tenure. Educational credentials include Executive Development from INSEAD and Purdue University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.