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Roderick Stacey

Partner Emeritus at Verdant Partners LLC
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I am Roderick Stacey, a seasoned professional based in Aptos, California, with over 27 years of experience in business brokerage and strategic consulting within the global crop genetics industry at Verdant Partners LLC. My career began in the UK and has spanned various leadership roles, including President & COO at Calgene, Inc., and Founder & CEO of United Agriseeds Inc., which was sold to Dow Chemical Company. I hold a B.Sc in Agronomy from the University of Reading, which laid the foundation for my extensive expertise in crop biotechnology and seed production. I am proficient in English and have a strong background in managing integrated seed businesses, product management, and market strategies. I am passionate about advancing agricultural innovation and sustainability through strategic partnerships and consulting.

Experience

  • Verdant Partners LLC
    • Champaign, Illinois, United States
    • Partner Emeritus
      • Jun 1996 - Jan 2020
      • Champaign, Illinois, United States

      Business brokerage and strategic consulting for the global crop genetics industry

  • Calgene, Inc.
    • Davis, California
    • President & COO
      • Jan 1992 - Mar 1996
      • Davis, California

      Crop Biotechnology

  • Seedseeds Inc.
    • Hollister, California
    • President and CEO
      • 1989 - 1992
      • Hollister, California

      Research based vegetable seed company

  • United Agriseeds Inc.
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
    • Founder, President & CEO
      • Jan 1982 - Nov 1989
      • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

      Private equity financed seed corn and soybean seed roll-up. Sold to Dow Chemical Company in 1987.

  • North American Plant Breeders Inc.
    • General Manager Migro Seed Corn Division
      • Jan 1980 - Dec 1981

      Integrated seed corn and soybean seed business. NAPB was a Joint venture between Shell Chemical Company and Olin Corporation

    • Director Small Grain Cereals
      • Jun 1976 - Dec 1979

  • Nickerson Seed Wholesale Ltd
    • Grimsby, United Kingdom
    • Cereal Seed Marketing Manager
      • Mar 1975 - Jun 1976
      • Grimsby, United Kingdom

      Launch strategy for new cereal seed products and product management

  • Rothwell Plant Breeders Ltd.
    • Rothwell, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
    • Commercial Director
      • Jul 1972 - Mar 1975
      • Rothwell, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

      Crop variety in-licensing from European breeders. RPB was the research division of the Nickerson Seed Group.

  • ICI Fertilizer Group
    • Norfolk, United Kingdom
    • Area Sales Representative
      • Oct 1968 - Jul 1972
      • Norfolk, United Kingdom

Education

  • 1964 - 1968
    University of Reading
    B.Sc, Agronomy

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