FMC Corporation has named Andy Hedgecock as Global Regulatory Affairs Director for FMC Agricultural Solutions.
He joins the company this month to lead the worldwide regulatory affairs organisation and key advocacy programs for the crop protection business.
Mr Hedgecock comes to FMC from DuPont Pioneer where he was Director, Scientific Affairs and developed the DuPont Biotechnology Science Council. While at DuPont, he led engagement with scientific organisations including the National Academy of Sciences and also served as an industry responder for GMO Answers, funded by The Council for Biotechnology Information.
Prior to DuPont, Mr Hedgecock worked for Monsanto where he progressed through a series of technical and management positions including Director of US Chemical Regulatory Affairs and Lead for Global Issues Management.
“Andy brings exceptional leadership, scientific and advocacy experience to our Regulatory Affairs organisation,” said Mark Douglas, President, FMC Agricultural Solutions.
“A robust regulatory function is essential in today’s highly regulated crop protection business and I believe Andy’s strong industry background and experience makes him the ideal regulatory leader for FMC.”
Mr Hedgecock has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Central Florida and an Executive MBA from Washington University. He serves on the EMBA Alumni Association Board at the John M Olin School of Business at Washington University and is a member of the American Chemical Society.
Visit the FMC site HERE.
Mr Hedgecock comes to FMC from DuPont Pioneer where he was Director, Scientific Affairs and developed the DuPont Biotechnology Science Council. While at DuPont, he led engagement with scientific organisations including the National Academy of Sciences and also served as an industry responder for GMO Answers, funded by The Council for Biotechnology Information.
Prior to DuPont, Mr Hedgecock worked for Monsanto where he progressed through a series of technical and management positions including Director of US Chemical Regulatory Affairs and Lead for Global Issues Management.
“Andy brings exceptional leadership, scientific and advocacy experience to our Regulatory Affairs organisation,” said Mark Douglas, President, FMC Agricultural Solutions.
“A robust regulatory function is essential in today’s highly regulated crop protection business and I believe Andy’s strong industry background and experience makes him the ideal regulatory leader for FMC.”
Mr Hedgecock has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Central Florida and an Executive MBA from Washington University. He serves on the EMBA Alumni Association Board at the John M Olin School of Business at Washington University and is a member of the American Chemical Society.
Visit the FMC site HERE.
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