Chris Fender

Chris Fender is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation, licensing, and portfolio management. Currently serving as Senior Manager at KWS Group since June 2019, Chris has held various leadership roles including Executive Vice President for the Americas at Palindromes Inc. and Director of the Office of Technology Management & Industry Relations at the University of Missouri. Chris's career began at Asgrow Seeds and Monsanto, and includes significant academic contributions at the University of Missouri, where Chris earned both a Master of Science in Plant Breeding & Genetics and a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science.