ANKENY, Iowa, October 1, 2025 — Albaugh, LLC announced today that Melissa Duncan has joined the company as Group Deputy General Counsel. In this role, Duncan will oversee the legal function within the Albaugh global organization, providing advice and legal support for all company functions and serving as the Chief Compliance Officer. She will also advise and support the legal teams in each of Albaugh’s global regions.
Duncan brings more than 30 years of legal experience across the crop protection industry, with a background that includes roles in global issues management, external affairs, and most recently serving as Syngenta’s head of legal for global seeds and for North America.
“In today’s multifaceted global business environment, strong legal counsel is essential to ensure consistency and compliance across regions and empower our global teams to make informed decisions with confidence,” said Stuart Feldstein, Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO. “Melissa’s deep legal expertise in the agrochemical industry, global perspective, and strategic insights into the markets that we serve will be invaluable as we continue to grow and navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. We are pleased to welcome her to the Albaugh team.”
Duncan holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. from the Drake University Law School. She will be based in Ankeny, Iowa.