b'Caroline Currie Regional Strategic Marketing Lead,Seeds & Traits | BASFHer nominator Lisa Powell of BASF says: Caroline is a dynamic and visionary leader shaping the future of seed through innovation, strategy and deep-rooted industry relationships. As strategic marketing lead for seeds & traits at BASF North America, Caroline plays a pivotal role in steering the long-term seed strategy. She helps guide a multi-billion-dollar pipeline to market including the game-changing traits for soybeans and cotton.Core attributes: Bold, AuthenticCaroline says: I believe value creation begins at the farmer level. I thrive on building effective solutions that deliver differential innovation and lasting impact for our industry.Her nominator Trisha Gregory of KWS says: Julie is the seed production manager for KWS at the sugar beet seed production facility in Tangent, Oregon. She joined KWS in 2009 as the pre-commercial manager, overseeing Tangents pre-commercial operation in both field and processing, establishing many standardized processes and developing new seed Juliecleaning and treating lines.Catherine Frans Core attributes: Furgala Resilient, DeterminedChief Operations Officer |Independent Professional Seed Association - IPSA Seed ProductionJulie says: Im Manager | KWS passionate about sugar Her nominator Todd Martin of IPSA says: Catherine hasbeet seed production transformed our marketing programs and promotion ofchallengesprecision, our independent seed company members. She has beenadaptability and quick a major presence for hundreds of scholarship applicants. decisionswith a focus on continuous improvement Core attributes: Innovative, Steadfast driving strong seed yields and exceptional quality.Catherine says: Independent seed companies are the backbone of rural America and a driving force in American agriculture. These companies have pioneered solutions for 100 years, and I support them in shaping the future with grit, integrity and vision.26/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2025'