As a strategic, resourceful, and influential global agriculture and research executive with experience in the biotech and sustainable agriculture industry, I help companies spearhead innovative approaches to solving problems, developing new products, and implementing new technologies. By leveraging my wide-ranging scientific knowledge, industry background, strong business acumen, and expertise across risk mitigation, strategic planning, and research and development, I translate new scientific advances into pioneering products. In addition, I build and empower cross-functional, mission-driven teams, resolve complex challenges, and drive the execution of strategic objectives. Below is a selection of the topaccomplishments from my career:● Supporting PowerPollen in establishing its position as an industry leader within a highly competitive agricultural technology market by applying my vast scientific knowledge to influence the development of cutting-edge products, drafting and securing several patents that robustly protect company intellectual property.● Driving the advancement of biotechnology by identifying and assembling a team of experts to establish research platforms for testing technology on a global scale. I enabled the worldwide expansion of DuPont Pioneer’s research and testing capabilities while facilitating the assessment and development of biotechnology solutions targeting a wider market.● Leading the R&D team at DuPont Pioneer in developing and implementing rapid cycling trait integration technology. I effectively scaled a new methodology to achieve the fastest trait integration process in the industry while increasing quality controls to ensure genetic purity.I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at federicovalverdes@gmail.com.