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University of Edinburgh. International Management Centre. Occupation. Businessman. Spouse. Janice Grant. Hugh Grant (born 23 March 1958 [citation needed]) is a Scottish business executive, who was the last CEO of Monsanto until its acquisition by Bayer .
- Hugh Means Either Mind Or Spirit
- Grant Has Multiple Origins
- Born in Larkhall
- Studied Biology in School
- Has An MBA
- Has Been with Two Monsanto Companies
- The Change Saw A Shift in Focus
- Believes That Monsanto Picked Up Its Reputation Because It Was A Pioneer
- Somewhat Sympathetic to The Concerns
Hugh is the English version of Hugues, which in turn, is the Old French version of Hugo. In turn, Hugo came into existence as a shortened form of various Germanic names that started out with the element hug-, which can be translated to mean either "mind" or "spirit."
Grant is an interesting example of multiple processes that have produced the same-sounding name. For example, one potential source is the Latin grandis, which was turned into the Old French grand or grant, which in turn, were turned into the Anglo-Norman graund or graunt. Another potential source is the Old English byname Granta, which may or may n...
Regardless, Grant was born in a town called Larkhall, which can be found around 14 miles to the southeast of Glasgow in Scotland. In the past, Larkhall was known for its mining, its weaving, and its textiles, but those industries have been shut down for some time.
At the University of Glasgow, Grant studied biology. To be exact, he specialized in a couple of fields. One was molecular biology, while the other was agricultural zoology, meaning animal biology in relation to agricultural activities. In time, these studies led to a postgraduate degree in agriculture from the University of Edinburgh.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Grant has a MBA as well, which is the postgraduate degree for people who are interested in becoming a member of senior management. In that case, he got his degree from the International Management Centre, which is associated with the unaccredited institution of higher education called Revans University.
Grant has been with Monsanto for so long that he has been with not one but two Monsanto Companies. In short, what happened is that Monsanto went through a series of mergers and spin-offs in the late 20th century with the result that it ceased to exist in 2000 before a new Monsanto was created. When this happened, Grant was named both the COO and th...
The transition between the two Monsanto Companies resulted in an enormous shift in focus. In short, the old Monsanto was more interested in chemicals, while the new Monsanto was more interested in biotech. Considering Grant's own background, this put him in an excellent position to take charge.
In a WBUR interview, Grant stated that he believes that Monsanto picked up its reputation because it pioneered a lot of technologies that are concerning to a lot of people. As a result, the hostile feelings of said individuals latched onto Monsanto because it was the default choice.
On a related note, Grant has expressed a measure of sympathy towards people who express opposition to Monsanto and like-minded companies. Essentially, he believes that it is understandable for people to be concerned about the safety of their food as well as the security of their food. However, Grant also believes that so long as he and other people...
Dec 9, 2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today the appointment of Hugh Grant to its Board of Directors. Mr. Grant is the retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto Company, a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products. He served in this role from 2003 until the merger of Monsanto Company and Bayer AG in 2018. Over his 37-year distinguished career with Monsanto, he managed key elements of its business in Asia, Europe and the United States
Jan 24, 2023 · We are a global company, with operations spanning more than 80 countries. Woking, UK, January 24, 2023 - Linde plc (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Hugh Grant as a new director of Linde plc, effective January 23, 2023. Grant will serve on the Nomination and Governance and the Human Capital committees.
May 7, 2018 · ST. LOUIS (AP) — Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant will leave the company after it’s acquired by Germany’s Bayer AG. The St. Louis company said Monday that Grant will work to see the $57 billion deal through and oversee operations before it closes. Bayer expects the deal to close in the second quarter. A number of Monsanto’s top ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Profile. Presently, Hugh M. Grant occupies the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto Argentina SAIC. He is also Chairman at Civic Progress, Member of American Academy of Arts & Sciences and Member-Commissioners Board at St. Louis Science Center and on the board of 5 other companies.
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Hugh Grant. BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology and Agricultural Zoology; MSc, Edinburgh University; 1988, MBA, International Management Centre, Buckingham, UK. With Monsanto: led marketing, sales and technology organization in Europe, North America; Managing Director, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand business units; Executive Vice ...
