Dr Adrian Percy is one of the most experienced agricultural leaders in the world today and an advocate for the adoption of technologies that support global food security whilst reducing the impact on our environment.
With over 30 years in the industry, leading the R&D teams of multinational agricultural businesses, Adrian has an excellent understanding of the strategies that are needed to advance innovation in agriculture across the globe.
Adrian is the inaugural Executive Director of the Plant Sciences Initiative at North Carolina State University and a Venture Partner at Finistere Ventures LLC, a technology and life sciences venture capital investor focused on transforming the food value chain.
Adrian serves on the board of directors of FA Bio, BioLumic, HiFidelity Genetics, and Evogene and is a member of the science and technology boards of Oerth Bio, Terramera, Biotalys and Rothamsted Research.
Prior to joining North Carolina State University, Adrian served as the Chief Technology Officer of UPL Ltd a major crop protection company that is a leader in global food systems, and was the Head of Research and Development for the Crop Science division of Bayer. As part of Bayer’s executive committee Adrian had responsibility for internal and open innovation activities in the areas of crop protection chemistry and biologicals, as well as seeds and traits.
Adrian currently resides within the Research Triangle region of North Carolina which is considered one of the most innovative AgTech hubs globally, combining diverse agriculture with new emerging technologies.
Adrian has a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacology from the University of Liverpool, as well as a Master’s degree in toxicology and a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Birmingham.
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