Richard Jagger (b.sc.(hons)

Biography

 Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the Agricultural sector, working for Fortune 500 companies around the world. He managed the introduction of Australia’s first agricultural biotech products into the cotton sector. Having worked as a senior executive manager for Monsanto’s Roundup business within Australia and New Zealand, he has extensive knowledge of the local business and distribution network, as well as the major Crop Protection companies globally. Over the past five years he co-created the Australian subsidiary of Sinochem – one of the largest Crop Protection companies in China – in the role of Managing Director. He was previously a board member of Crop Life Australia, the peak national industry organisation representing the agricultural chemical and biotechnology (plant science) sector in Australia. Richard has extensive experience in business management, continuous improvement, strategy development, culture evolution, technology and innovation implementation. With the opportunity to work with different cultures and business styles across the globe, he has a solid understanding of what is required to make a success of cross cultural, or cross geographic businesses.

Research Interest

 Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics