Leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products Monsanto has this week announced the appointment of Laura Ipsen to the company's board of directors.
Ms Ipsen, who is currently the senior vice-president and general manager, Connected Energy Industries, for Cisco, has also held roles in government affairs and international trade for Hitachi Data Systems, Acer Corporation and Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP.
'On behalf of Monsanto, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Ipsen as an independent director to our Board,' said Hugh Grant, Monsanto's chairman of the board, president and CEO. 'Laura's experience will enable her to provide valuable insight to our board on a variety of matters, including information technology and key legislative and regulatory issues facing our global technology business, as well as strategic oversight of our sustainability efforts.'
Meanwhile, Monsanto has also announced that the board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of US$0.28 per share, relatingto the company's first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year.
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