2009 SPEAKERSMODERATORS

Hugh Grant is chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of Monsanto, an agricultural company focused on applying innovation and technology to help its farmer-customers increase yields while conserving more of our world’s precious resources, including water, soil, and energy. Monsanto and Grant have been recognized by numerous groups for innovation, contributions to green practices and sustainable agriculture, corporate-responsibility practices and transparency, diversity, best place to work, and outstanding business leadership and performance. Grant joined Monsanto as a product-development representative in 1981. He served in a variety of product and management positions on three continents, including as executive vice president and chief operating officer prior.