There’s a generational shift happening. In less than eight years, a new generation will step up to replace the 73 million people over 65 in the U.S. Investing in young leaders is needed now more than ever.
Fortunately for the seed industry, the future’s in good hands.
For the third year in a row, Seed World asked for nominations for 10 leaders in the industry who showcase a drive for bettering the global seed industry. These leaders come from a range of businesses — from multinationals to associations to independent companies. But they all have one goal in common: leading the seed industry to the future. These 10 Next Gen Leaders were nominated by their managers, their peers, and different seed associations who saw their potential as up-and-coming leaders.
Leaders will be announced in alphabetical order by last name.
This year’s Top 10 Next Generation are:
- Jordan Cremer, BASF
- Catherine Frans, Independent Professional Seed Association
- Anya Gandy, Inari
- Chris Holly, Cooley LLC
- Magan Lewis, Bayer
- Doug Miller, Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
- Mike Pautler, Platform Genetics Inc.
- Albert Radloff, MGK Insect Control Solutions
- Greg Stamp, Stamp Seeds Ltd
- Bryan Stobaugh, MOSoy
In addition, the Seed World editorial board chose one leader out of the group that has proven to be an outstanding leader impacting the industry through her dedication to education, continued learning and her impacts on her team and people around her. Magan Lewis of Bayer was chosen as 2022’s Future Leader of the Seed Industry and will be featured on the cover of the September issue of Seed World.
Stay tuned for individual features of each of our Top 10 Next Gen Leaders.
