Cotton Global Discovery Breeding Manager
Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De
Managed the global cotton discovery breeding program, including US, Brazil and India.Focused the program in three major areas: native traits discovery and utilization, breeding technologies and methods, and germplasm enhancement. Delivered a pipeline of native traits for all major diseases and synergized activities globally to achieve highest efficiency and maximum value.Implemented MARS and delivered three top varieties in US and Brazil. Led the genomic selection (GS) project in US by coordinating a team of multiple functions including breeding, winter nursery, greenhouse, genotyping and modeling.Established a platform for systematic germplasm acquisition, integration and enhancement.Organized the Expert Crop Team (ECT) for cotton that involves experts from breeding, trait research and development, crop genetics, analytical labs, data team, and portfolio management. Focused on prioritization and innovation. Monitored progresses.Managed a global team for discovery breeding and worked closely with regional breeding teams and management.