Dr. Robert T. Fraley Biography

Dr. Robert Fraley was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Monsanto Company until his retirement in 2018 where he lead a team of agricultural scientists dedicated to developing seeds and solutions that help farmers around the world yield a more abundant affordable and sustainable food supply. In this role he oversaw teams of researchers focused on plant breeding plant biotechnology ag biologicals ag microbials precision agriculture and crop protection innovations that will help to feed our growing population.
Robb’s interest in the intersection of technology and agriculture began at an early age while growing up on his family’s farm in central Illinois. Often recognized as the father of agricultural biotechnology he developed the first genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the early 1980s as a solution for farmers battling pests and weeds that threatened their yields.
During his 35-year tenure with Monsanto Robb has held several leadership roles within the company including Co-President of Monsanto’s agricultural sector Group Vice President and General Manager of the New Products Division Vice President of Technology for Crop Chemical and Plant Biotechnology R&D and Senior Research Specialist.

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