Driving Innovation and Prosperity: Transforming Industries and Communities for the Next Economy
June 10-12 │ St. Louis, MO
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KERRY PREETE, MONSANTO'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR CORPORATE STRATEGY, TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS IN ST. LOUIS, MO

As Monsanto's top global strategist, Mr. Kerry Preete focuses on future growth opportunities and business development for the company, as well as its established lawn and garden business. Monsanto is a major player in the St. Louis region's thriving plant sciences industry. A Fortune 500 company that employs 21,035 individuals at 404 facilities in 66 countries, Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Join IEDC and keynote luncheon speaker Kerry Preete as we talk about translating innovation into business opportunity, how agriculture and plant science have impacted the St. Louis region, and what potential national and global opportunities could be.

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: AGRICULTURE, PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Monday, June 11

Kerry J. Preete is Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy for Monsanto Company. In this role, Kerry leads the company's focus on future growth opportunities for Monsanto while also ensuring strategic alignment and integration with current corporate priorities. In addition, he is responsible for growing the company's developing businesses in sugarcane, wheat and advanced agronomics while supporting the established lawn and garden business. In addition to his role as a member of Monsanto's Executive Team, Kerry is a member of the board and steering team for the Monsanto Fund, the company's philanthropic arm. Kerry has been involved in agriculture throughout his life and career. He grew up on a diversified grain and livestock farm in northeast Saskatchewan, Canada. He serves on various boards, including Future Farmers of America Sponsors and the St. Louis University Advisory Council.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
IEDC room rate: $139 single/double
Group rate cutoff: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Reservations: (877) 845-7354