Hollister, California
February, 2008

United Genetics Seeds Co. has hired Roger Sawheny as its Customer Service and Logistics Manager.

Roger Sawheny was born and brought up in India and after completing Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, he came to the U.S.A. for higher studies. After completing B.S.E.(M.E.) at the University of Michigan and M.S.M.E. at the University of Missouri-Rolla, he worked in design, construction, and project engineering management for about 15 years in managing projects related to power, petrochemical, and fertilizer industries.

During the next 20 years, Roger worked in the seed industry around the globe. He started his agribusiness career with Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. in managing their seed operations in India and then he was promoted to the position of Operations Director of Asia-Pacific Region responsible for the business in India, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. Roger also spent significant amount of time in design/construction /operation of seed processing plants in various countries. Later, he joined ICI Seeds as a consultant for their operations in Eastern Europe.

Then he took the opportunity to join Plant Genetic Systems, N.V. in establishing and managing their seed business in Canada and moved on to take the responsibility for coordination of global genetic resources of oil seed rape. After Plant Genetic Systems became a part of Aventis, Roger continued his role in business development of hybrid seeds in various crops in many countries.

Website: http://www.seedquest.com/id/u/UnitedGenetics.htm

Published: February 15, 2008