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Vincenzo Giovannelli

Silage Maize Breeder at KWS Group

Vincenzo Giovannelli is an experienced professional in the field of plant genetics and crop improvement, currently serving as a Silage Maize Breeder at KWS Group since September 2012, focusing on the selection of late maturity silage maize varieties. Prior roles at KWS Group include Maize Pre-breeder, where Vincenzo integrated genetic resources into elite germplasm, and participation in the Breeders Academy, working on various projects within hybrid rye and maize breeding groups. Previous experience includes a position as a Trials Officer and Crop Quality Manager at Shropshire Group, where Vincenzo organized and evaluated variety trials. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement from the University of East Anglia and a Master's degree in Food Science and Technology from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.

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KWS Group

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KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Over 5,000 employees* in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.5 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €285 million last fiscal year in research and development. *excl. seasonal workforce More information: www.kws.com. Follow us on Twitter® at https://twitter.com/KWS_Group.