b'TOP 15 MANAGEMENT MAVERICKS OF NORTH AMERICACANADABRYCE EGERCorteva Vice President for Seeds Research and DevelopmentAttributes: Respectful, Transformational,business challenges and provides mentorship and coaching. His Inclusive, Strategic, Inspiring calm and thoughtful approach to emotional situations leads to positive outcomes. Bryce is a leader who listens, asks questions, Nominators said: Bryce led more than 700encourages discussion and fosters collaboration. Canadian employees through the merger of Dow, Dupont and Pioneer, building aMore about Bryce: He leads innovation management and unique blend of the best from all com- research and development strategy. His team develops invest-panies. He emphasized leadership development, role clarity,ment decisions for the seeds pipeline from discovery through customer support, mentorship, communication and account- commercialization. His career began with Cargill, where he ability. Bryces leadership, marked by humility, compassion, andgained experience in grain and crop input retail operations, grain leading by example, resulted in Canadian employee satisfactionmerchandising, sales, marketing and general management. Bryce surveys being among the highest in the global company. He wasjoined Pioneer Hi-Bred in 2009 and has held various roles. He instrumental in Corteva being recognized as one of Albertas Topwas the president of Corteva Canada. He served on CropLife Employers in 2022. He positively impacts employees, customers,Canadas board for eight years. He enjoys spending time on the farmers and consumers. He connects with people to help solve6 FsFamily, Friends, Food, Flora, Fauna and Farming.MARISSA JANSSEN University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Center ManagerAttributes: Strategic, Innovative,ties. She champions a growth mindset that empowers her team Inspirational, Adaptable, Dependable to innovate and take ownership of their work. Nominators said: Marissa creatively leadsMore about Marissa: She stands at the forefront of agricultural with innovation. She is unafraid to try newinnovation with a robust 15-year tenure in global roles. She has things and is quick to make pivotal changes.expertise in strategic planning, collaboration, contract manage-She swiftly identifies what works and whatment and projects, Marissa earned a bachelors degree and needs immediate change. Her decisions are sound, bold andmasters degree of laws in international trade and investment strategic. Marissa promotes excellence and camaraderie withinlaw from the University of Amsterdam. As a certified leadership her team. She propels initiatives by stratigically refining processescoach, she nurtures positive workplace dynamics and aligns and challenging conventions. Marissas dual expertise in law andoperational strategies with core values. Her ability to cultivate human resources has significantly enhanced the centers opera- a high-performance culture and adapt to an ever-changing tions. With no prior experience in crop development, varietyenvironment has been instrumental. Most recently, she worked license agreements or plant breeders rights, she swiftly acquiredon a new economic footprint assessment report, highlighting the the necessary knowledge and now adeptly manages these activi- impact of the center on Western Canadian agriculture.CAREY MATTHIESSENDirector of Operations, Senior Analyst, 20/20 Seed Labs Inc.Attributes: Ambitious, Passionate, Resilient,areas for improvement and creates tools that deliver precise Understanding, Leader outcomes for the industry. Her hands-on leadership style ensures that the team is well-equipped to handle any challenges.Nominators said: Careys ambitious nature and relentless drive make her a one of theMore About Carey: Growing up in agriculture, Carey always best problem solvers in the industry. Herknew she wanted to work in agriculture. Carey has worked in ability to tackle complex issues head-onagriculture for more than 25 years, joining 20/20 Seed Labs in and find innovative solutions demonstrates her exceptional lead- 2005. Her passion for plants and nature has driven her career, ership skills. She creates a positive and productive work environ- allowing her to work closely with farmers and the agricultural ment by managing every aspect of activities with precision andcommunity. Her goal is to be at the forefront of the industry, care. She fosters a culture of teamwork and continuous improve- offering services that enhance production on Canadian farms. ment, ensuring that all team members feel valued and empow- She actively researches new technologies and methodologies to ered. Carey sees the business as a series of moving parts, eachprovide reliable seed-quality information. Carey lives in a small requiring careful attention and management. She has developedagricultural community outside of Edmonton and enjoys trail run-tools to monitor project and analytical activities, demonstrat- ning, riding her horses, and spending time in the valley teaching ing her innovative approach to problem-solving. Carey identifiesher children about plants and ecology.10/ SEEDWORLD.COMSEPTEMBER 2024'