Brett D. Begemann
President
Plant Science
 Monsanto Company
Romania
Biography
Brett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Missouri. He continues to own and operate farmland in his home state.
Research Interest
Brett is focused on enhancing global coordination, growth, and operational efficiencies across the company, including increasing manufacturing and supply chain efficiency and ensuring the commercial development of the next generation of growth drivers for modern agriculture. These drivers include growth opportunities in the company’s established markets, new markets like Eastern Europe, China and Latin America, as well as through the next wave of agriculture innovations in precision agriculture and ag biologicals. During his 34-year tenure with Monsanto, Brett has held several leadership roles within the company, including Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial officer.
