Senior Vice President Commercial

• Aug 2021 - Present

Consulting Partner

• Dec 2017 - Present

Executive Advisor - Support business leaders to envision new markets and revenue opportunities to monetize their intellectual property or new innovations. Emphasis on strategy, business development, M&A, commercial development, sales and marketing planning. Executive Advisor - Support business leaders to envision new markets and revenue opportunities to monetize their intellectual property or new innovations. Emphasis on strategy, business development, M&A, commercial development, sales and marketing planning.

Advisory Board Member

• Oct 2018 - Present

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Vice President Commercial Development

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

Transforming agriculture and improving industry sustainability with leading NBTs (new breeding technologies) and cutting edge gene editing. Transforming agriculture and improving industry sustainability with leading NBTs (new breeding technologies) and cutting edge gene editing.

General Manager, Seed

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

The next chapter begins . . . a new network to bring great genetics to farmers . . . The next chapter begins . . . a new network to bring great genetics to farmers . . .

Senior Associate

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

More than ever, the world needs agriculture to be better – more productive, more efficient, and more sustainable. At The Context Network®, we’re helping organizations like yours make this happen by combining our proven strategic management insights and extensive network of agriculture and agribusiness industry professionals to create customized business solutions that deliver remarkable results across the global value chain. More than ever, the world needs agriculture to be better – more productive, more efficient, and more sustainable. At The Context Network®, we’re helping organizations like yours make this happen by combining our proven strategic management insights and extensive network of agriculture and agribusiness industry professionals to create customized business solutions that deliver remarkable results across the global value chain.

Head of Enogen

• Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

Fast growing corn enzyme business targeting ethanol plants, dairy and beef. Ethanol fuel production is making a significant contribution to the U.S. economy, helping to create jobs and reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner environment. To support renewable fuels, Syngenta developed Enogen® corn enzyme technology, an in-seed innovation that enhances ethanol production and delivers alpha amylase enzyme directly in the grain. Syngenta has licensed growers to produce Enogen… Show more Fast growing corn enzyme business targeting ethanol plants, dairy and beef. Ethanol fuel production is making a significant contribution to the U.S. economy, helping to create jobs and reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner environment. To support renewable fuels, Syngenta developed Enogen® corn enzyme technology, an in-seed innovation that enhances ethanol production and delivers alpha amylase enzyme directly in the grain. Syngenta has licensed growers to produce Enogen grain to support a growing number of ethanol plants, representing approximately 2 billion gallons of ethanol capacity, with plans to continue expanding the footprint for this game-changing innovation. The good news? We all play a role.

Head of GreenLeaf

• Nov 2010 - Oct 2016

GreenLeaf is now 100% owned by Syngenta. Business is licensing the corn, soybean and wheat genetics of Syngenta and Agrisure traits. GreenLeaf now includes the industry leading wheat brand AgriPro and the JGL Inc licensing business. Our mission: To understand and service the needs of the independent seed company and help our customers gain a competitive edge in the market. GreenLeaf Genetics: Offers a dependable and responsive sales team comprised of experienced seeds… Show more GreenLeaf is now 100% owned by Syngenta. Business is licensing the corn, soybean and wheat genetics of Syngenta and Agrisure traits. GreenLeaf now includes the industry leading wheat brand AgriPro and the JGL Inc licensing business. Our mission: To understand and service the needs of the independent seed company and help our customers gain a competitive edge in the market. GreenLeaf Genetics: Offers a dependable and responsive sales team comprised of experienced seeds people Places a high value on the quality of our product and our customer relationships Takes a consultative approach to provide each customer with a regional, long-term solution tailored to individual business needs Stays committed to providing the most advanced technology available Remains invested in the growth and profit potential of our customers

CEO

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2010

Joint Venture of Pioneer/DuPont and Syngenta. License Biotech traits and Genetics/Germplasm to Independent Seed Companies Joint Venture of Pioneer/DuPont and Syngenta. License Biotech traits and Genetics/Germplasm to Independent Seed Companies

Business Unit Head - GreenLeaf Genetics

• May 2004 - Dec 2006

VP Sales and Marketing

• Jan 1999 - May 2004

Global Marketing Head - Seed Treatment

• Aug 1996 - Jan 1999

Director of Marketing

• 1994 - 1996

US Product Development Manager

• Jun 1992 - Jun 1994

Regional Sales Manager

• Jun 1989 - Jun 1992

Sales Rep/Key Account Rep

• 1984 - 1989