Karoline Chiou

Karoline Chiou possesses extensive experience in leadership and project management within research and development, primarily in the agricultural and chemical sectors. At Cargill, from July 2021 to June 2023, Karoline served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer and as a Global R&D Strategic Projects Advisor, following a role as Principal Innovation Project Manager. Prior experience at BASF included positions such as Customer Experience Program Manager and North America Regional Change Management Lead, where Karoline implemented customer-centric strategies and executed comprehensive change management plans. Academic credentials comprise a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Biochemistry from Columbia University. Previous research roles include serving as a Graduate Student Research Assistant and a Research Assistant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.