Oliver Ratcliffe

Oliver Ratcliffe is a seasoned biotechnology executive with extensive experience in the agricultural sector. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of genXtraits since August 2022, Ratcliffe leads initiatives to enhance food nutritional value and crop resilience against climate challenges. As Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Bene Seeds Inc., operating in the San Francisco Bay area since July 2022, and Executive Chairman of Clue Genetics, which specializes in fungal genomics from January 2020, Ratcliffe drives innovative research and product development. Additional roles include Owner and President of NATSCI SOLUTIONS LLC, Business Advisor for Mendel Biotechnology Inc., and former Vice President of Business Development at Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC. With an academic background that includes an MBA from Cambridge Judge Business School and a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology & Genetics from the University of East Anglia, Ratcliffe combines scholarly expertise with practical leadership in advancing biotechnological applications.