Raymond D. Riley
`9180 Heritage Way
`Woodbury, MN 55125
`Home (651) 207-5903, Cell (651) 706 3032
`E-mail: ray@loambio.com, raymarriley@gmail.com
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`Goals and Objectives
`Work with challenging and rewarding opportunities that allow me to leverage my experience
`through support of highly motivated R&D teams who efficiently and reliably deliver valued
`innovations. Through this, I wish to leverage my proven skills in application of science to
`integrated agricultural, mentoring, leadership, technology/project assessment, alliance
`management, design thinking, project & portfolio management, commercialization support,
`international business management, strategy and operational planning. My personal aim is to
`continually develop and leverage my skills through contributions to high performance teams who
`operate with integrity, respect and open communication.
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`Professional Experience
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`Loam Bio LLC – April 2020 – Present
`April 2020 – Present: North America Lead
` Champion the establishment of the US Loam Bio organization as a dynamic and successful
`team with strong and highly leverage connections with Loam Bio Australia
` Serve as a member of the global Loam Bio Management Team with strong focus on R&D,
`organizational development and development of international opportunities
` Enable Loam Bio US to rapidly establish itself as a result focused startup capable of
`delivering registerable products within 2 years of launch of the US entity
` Build a strong and dynamic North American R&D team with a culture and environment that
`enables strong delivery on current opportunities and the capacity for accelerated growth
` Creating a culture and commitment to practicing cutting edge science to responsibly deliver
`sustainable solutions that meet the vision and passion of Loam Bio stakeholders
` Champion development of US and international collaborations spanning academics,
`businesses, support entities and organizations
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`RDR AgriScience Consulting LLC – September 2018 – Present
`September 2018 – Present: Agricultural science consultant
` Provide ongoing consultation to a range of Ag Tech startups in areas spanning crop genetics,
`gene editing, seed business strategy, biotech, microbial seed treatments, soil carbon
`sequestration and environmentally sustainable practices
` Engaged in startup focused on development of novel non-antibiotic pathogen control
`technologies for treatment of a wide range of disease conditions across human, animal, plant
`and industrial applications
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`Indigo Ag Inc. – May 2015 – August 2018
`May 2015 – Present: Sr. VP Product Development
` Lead teams and projects focused on product development of microbiome-based crop
`production enhancing products
` Played instrumental role in Indigo’s accelerated approach to development and launch of
`industry shaping products fueled by a strong and innovative product pipeline
` Provided leadership on strategy and strategy implementation within R&D, as a member of the
`Senior Leadership Team and at the Board of Directors level
` Lead and fostered an integrated and aligned R&D strategy spanning discovery through
`commercial product delivery to enable ongoing product launch and upgrades
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` Ensured that state of the art scientific capabilities were leveraged as appropriate to enable
`Indigo business and social responsibility objectives
` Accelerated development and implementation of collaborative initiatives across functions
`within Indigo and with external entities
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`Syngenta Seeds Inc. – November 2000 – May 2015
`July 2014 – May 2015: Head Computational Biology, Minnetonka, MN
` Establish an integrated Computational Biology team that supports Syngenta’s R&D efforts
`spanning breeding, trait development (GM and Native) and chemistry
` Accelerate the creation and use of genetic information through deployment of enhanced
`computational biology tools linked to aligned field and lab research efforts
`Increase strategic linkage across disciplines spanning Bioinformatics, Plant Genetics,
`Biological Modeling, Statistical Methods and Strategic Data
` Accelerate the development of public/private collaborations that increase the effective use of
`Syngenta’s Data Asset
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`January 2013 – July 2014: Head Traits Research, Raleigh, NC
` Lead Syngenta traits research team responsible for development of;
`o GM insect and disease resistance traits
`o GM yield and stress tolerance traits
`o Native plant genetic knowledge and related tools for research and implementation
`Initiated integrated approaches for seed and trait product development with enhance
`alignment from discovery though to the product offer
` Expanded collaboration across Syngenta R&D functions, and with external academic and
`commercial partners
` Launched the design of discovery research efforts based on Agile development principals
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`February 2011 – July 2014: Global Head Germplasm Technology, Minnetonka, MN
` Lead the establishment of a global cross crop plant breeding technical excellence program for
`application of breeding, statistical and emerging molecular biology technologies
` Established the “Syngenta Plant Breeding Academy” to enable ongoing state of the art skill
`development and networking of Syngenta scientists and our key collaborators
`Initiated programs that increased the leverage and networking of global internal and external
`talent across the relevant biological disciplines
` Oversaw technology scouting efforts that enable step-out approaches to genetic improvement
`programs through use of emerging technologies, automation & open innovation
` Provided technical and strategic leadership on several key merger and collaboration diligence
`projects
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`June 2010 – February 2011: Global Head Corn Seeds R&D, Minnetonka, MN
` Represented seeds R&D in the establishment of a Global Corn Seeds Strategy
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`In alignment with the Global Corn Seeds Strategy, established and managed a global corn
`breeding and trait development portfolio of ~$200 Million investment per year
` Built and engaged a Global Corn R&D Leadership Team to serve as expert resources,
`champions and enablers of the R&D portfolio delivery
` Established Global Corn R&D step change initiatives to optimize the impact of our global
`capabilities and investments on delivery of our key business and talent development
`objectives
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`August 2004 – June 2010: Head NAFTA Corn and Soybean Seeds R&D, Minnetonka, MN
` Served as the key seeds technical lead in the identification and execution of key M&As
`including the purchases of Garst Seeds, Golden Harvest Seeds and CHS Seed Genetics
` Planned and lead highly successful R&D integrations associated with the M&A activities
`undertaken in 2004 and 2005
` Planned and oversaw the NAFTA corn and soybean R&D portfolio of ~$200 Million and
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`associated field R&D operations which have delivered outstanding business/technical impact
` Drove technical excellence initiatives that positioned Syngenta Corn R&D at the forefront in
`team orientated R&D approaches that optimally leveraged new innovation enablers
` Developed a high performance corn and soybean R&D team who have repositioned
`Syngenta’s corn and soybean product offer from a distant 3rd place performance level in 2004
`to a 2010 level where the Seeds CEO stated that “I would not trade my corn seed portfolio
`with any of our competitors”
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`March 2003 – August 2004: Global Head Field Crops R&D, Syngenta Seeds, Toulouse, France
` Benchmarked R&D and product competitiveness in each of Syngenta’s Field Crops and
`developed associated R&D strategies that leverage global competencies to deliver on defined
`business objectives of each crop
` Lead the review of global corn germplasm and breeding which resulted in the identification of
`M&A opportunities that, if executed well, could reposition Syngenta as a leader in corn seeds
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`November 2000 – March 2003: Global Corn Seed Production Head, Syngenta Seeds, Toulouse,
`France
` Delivered greater than 20% reduction in COGS through effective implementation of initiates
`spanning quality management, sourcing strategy, best practice leveraging and upgrading of
`facilities, processes and key competencies
` Oversaw sanction, construction and startup of key seed production plant in Hungary which
`enabled significant reduction in production cost and enhanced negotiation leverage
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`DuPont/Pioneer Hi-Bred Int’l. Inc. – 1981 – 2000
`April 2000 – November 2000: Research Director DuPont/Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l. Inc.
`Responsible for DuPont Crop Genetics Product Targeting and Resource Allocation
`Accomplishments/Responsibilities
`• Expanded Crop Genetics Product Target Setting process across all crops and related
`businesses
`Implemented Crop Genetics Initiative Planning and Valuation process
`Facilitated Crop Genetics participation in DuPont wide technical resource planning initiative
`Support of biotech and seed research litigation and public relations outreach
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`1996- April 2000: Research Director, DuPont (Pioneer Hi-Bred acquired by DuPont 10/99)
`Responsible for Product Characterization and Commercialization (PCC) of Corn in South
`America, Africa, Middle East, Asia and China
`Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
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`Provided leadership/direction across South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia
`• Lead research team comprised of 25 professional staff and 65 support staff
`• Coordinated research activities across 18 research centers in 12 countries
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`Facilitated development of an integrated worldwide product evaluation process
`• Lead initiative to improve product targeting and prioritization across Pioneer
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`1993-1996: Research Director, Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l. Inc.
`Responsible for North Central Corn-Belt corn product development - Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l.
`Inc.
`Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
`• Lead establishment of research efforts to develop/identify superior products for China
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`Initiated planning efforts across research to clarify product targets and allocate resources
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`Provided leadership/direction to Pioneer corn research effort from North Central corn belt
`• Lead cross organizational teams focused on implementation of significant changes to research
`and commercialization process
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`1991-1993: Research Director, Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l. Inc.
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`Research Commercial Liaison for Africa/Middle East/Pacific Rim and Director of corn product
`development efforts in Africa/Middle East/Pacific Rim
`Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
`• Reorganized and upgraded research structure and staffing in Africa/Middle East/Pacific Rim
`• Worked with business units to clarify commercial objectives and align research and
`commercial expectations
`• Built strong commercial/research teams with linked objectives
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`1981- 1990: Research Program Manager and Corn Breeder at Algona, Iowa, Pioneer Hi-Bred
`Int'l. Inc.
`Responsible for management of an integrated research program directed toward development of
`commercial corn hybrids in the 100 to 110CRM range and commercial research interactions to
`effectively focus research efforts, communicated results and enhanced commercial success
`Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
`• Co-inventor on patent of corn hybrid 3394, the largest selling hybrid ever with worldwide
`cumulative sales of (approx) 20 million units, $1.5 Billion in sales revenue and $750 Million in
`contribution margin
`• Developed and implemented several innovations in research strategies and procedures
`with broad organizational impact
`• Developed several inbreds and hybrids of commercial and germplasm significance
`• Worked closely with staff to develop a strong, productive and motivated team
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`Educational Background
`Ph.D., 1981: University of Nebraska, Plant Breeding and Genetics
`Minor: Organizational Behavior and Performance
`M.S., 1980: University of Nebraska, Plant Breeding and Genetics
`B.S., 1977:
`University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 1st Major - Soil & Crop Science
`2nd Major - Agribusiness Management
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`Continuing Education
`Wharton School of Business, New Product Development & Introduction
`April 1997:
`Wharton School of Business, Industrial Marketing Strategy
`April 1996:
`1990 - 1992: Purdue University, Pioneer Institute
`Ongoing:
`Assorted training and development programs
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`External Engagements
`University of Nebraska Distance Education Advisory Board
`University and Industry Consortium
`Iowa State University Plant Science Institute Advisory Board
`U2U Advisory Committee (Climate variability response initiative)
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`Personal Values/Qualities
`Highly motivated, energetic with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
`Team building orientation with strong skills in leadership, management, innovation, change
`management, staff development and coaching
`Strong experience based in business/research strategy development and execution
`Strong technical skill set in biological sciences including plant breeding and biotechnology
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`Professional Organizations
`American Society of Agronomy & Crop Science Society of America
`Iowa Council for International Understanding - Board Member
`Rotary International - President Elect of Algona, Iowa Chapter, 1990
`Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society & Fraternity of Alpha Zeta
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