Lee Redden

Lee Redden currently serves as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum since March 2023. Previously, Lee co-founded Blue River Technology, functioning as Chief Scientist and CTO from February 2011 to July 2022, where innovative algorithms and technology were developed for precision agriculture. In conjunction, Lee held the position of Chief Scientist for the Intelligent Solutions Group at John Deere from December 2019 to July 2022. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master's degree in Science, and ongoing Ph.D. studies at Stanford University, complemented by a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. Notable earlier experiences include leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and NASA, focusing on computer vision and robotics.