Hugh Grant

Strong advocate for achievement of commercial, environmental, and social humanitarian goals; addresses global audiences about the important role of technology. Monsanto has invested heavily in research and development to help solve problems related to hunger and nutrition. Helps farmer increase yields while helping to conserve precious resources such as water, soil, and energy. Supported conservation efforts such as reduced tillage, no-till practices and pesticide reduction, as well as helped aid smallholder farmers. His company has been recognized by numerous groups for innovation, contributions to green practices and sustainable agriculture, and corporate responsibility and employment practices. Recognitions include Company of the Year by Forbes Magazine (2010); one of FORTUNE Magazine's Best Companies to Work For (2010); One of the World's Ten Most Influential Companies by BusinessWeek (2008); Keystone Center's Leadership in Industry awardee (2009); No. 2 on Science Magazine's Top Biotech and Pharma Employers worldwide list (2008); and the Top 20 on the Best Corporate Citizen list by Corporate Responsibility Officer Magazine (2009). Mr. Grant's leadership is routinely recognized by his peers, most recently as Chief Executive magazine's CEO of the Year, as a repeat winner on Barron's 30 Most Respected CEOs list and Institutional Investor magazine's America's Best CEOs list.