Retired Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto Company Independent Age 68 Director since 2021 Committees Compensation Current Public Company Directorships Linde plc Former Public Company Directorships PPG Industries, Inc. Skills and Qualifications As Chairman, President and CEO of Monsanto, he led the company s strategic transition to become a pioneer in agriculture biotechnology; he and the company were recognized by numerous groups for innovation, sustainability and business leadership during his tenure Significant executive leadership, corporate governance (including prior service as Independent Lead Director of PPG Industries, Inc.), managerial, operational, international, distribution, biological systems and technology expertise Director of Invaio Sciences, Inc., a private technology company focused on unlocking the potential of the planet s interdependent natural systems to address pressing agricultural, sustainability and environmental challenges Director of CIBO Technologies, a private company that applies advanced technologies to deliver a deep understanding of agricultural systems to help mitigate climate change, advance food system resilience and improve grower outcomes through driving the adoption of sustainable practices Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Business Experience Monsanto Company, a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products 2003 to 2018 Chairman of the Board 2003 to 2018 President and Chief Executive Officer 2000 to 2002 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Education and Professional Credentials BSc (Honors) in Molecular Biology and Agricultural Zoology from Glasgow University, Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture from Edinburgh University and M.B.A. from the International Management Centre in Buckingham, United Kingdom