Key Takeaways
- Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC appointed Remy Lyczko as President of its AgroSolutions Division (ASD), effective July 1, 2026.
- Lyczko will lead the division's work developing biorational and botanical technologies aimed at improving grower productivity and advancing more sustainable agricultural systems, including regenerative agriculture.
- Lyczko brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the global agrochemical and biorational industry across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
- He joined the Sumitomo Chemical Group in 2014 and most recently served as Vice President of Commercial Operations for Sumitomo Biorational Company.
- Tadashi Katayama, Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Chemical and President of the Agro & Life Solutions Sector, said Lyczko's experience and leadership style made him the right choice to lead the division.
Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC named Remy Lyczko President of its AgroSolutions Division (ASD), effective July 1, 2026, the company announced.
Sumitomo Biorational Names Remy Lyczko to Lead AgroSolutions Division
In the role, Lyczko will lead the division responsible for developing biorational and botanical technologies designed to help growers improve productivity while advancing more sustainable agricultural systems. Under his leadership, the division plans to keep expanding solutions that support modern farming practices, including regenerative agriculture, while addressing the changing needs of growers worldwide.
New President Brings Two Decades of Agrochemical Experience
Lyczko brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the global agrochemical and biorational industry, with a record of bringing crop solutions to market, building customer partnerships and responding to the needs of agriculture across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to the company.
A Career Built Within Sumitomo Biorational Company
Lyczko joined the Sumitomo Chemical Group in 2014 and has held several executive leadership roles since, most recently as Vice President of Commercial Operations for Sumitomo Biorational Company. He previously served as Commercial Director, EMEA Region for Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe; Country Manager for Philagro France; and Sustainable Solutions Business Director – EMEA for Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe.
Executive Cites Lyczko's Track Record
“Remy's extensive experience, strategic vision and collaborative leadership style make him the ideal person to lead our AgroSolutions Division,” said Tadashi Katayama, Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Chemical and President of the Agro & Life Solutions Sector. “Throughout his career, Remy has consistently demonstrated his ability to build high-performing teams, strengthen customer relationships and deliver sustainable growth and we look forward to his continued impact as he leads ASD to strengthen our portfolio of biorational innovation for agriculture worldwide.”
The leadership change comes as Sumitomo Biorational Company positions its AgroSolutions Division to keep broadening its lineup of biorational and botanical products, an area of crop protection that has drawn increasing grower interest alongside the shift toward regenerative and other sustainability-focused farming practices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
