Satish Rai

Satish Rai is a seasoned professional in the field of innovation and scientific operations, currently serving as the Senior Innovation and Licensing Manager at KWS SAAT AG since December 2013. Previously, Satish held various leadership roles at Douglas Scientific, including Strategy and Business Development Executive and Director of Scientific Operations, as well as serving as New Business Development Manager at the University of Louisville. Additional experience includes positions as Senior Scientist at Saskatchewan Research Council, Scientist/Lab Manager at Iowa State University, Molecular Breeding Manager at Monsanto, and Visiting Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Satish Rai holds an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan and advanced degrees in Plant Molecular Genetics and Genetics from North Dakota State University.