Dr. Cordell Hardy currently serves as Vice President, Core R&D for Cargill, Inc. The Core R&D organization has responsibility for advancing foundational scientific knowledge and key technical capabilities critical to Cargill’s long-term growth. Prior to joining Cargill, Cordell spent 20 years with 3M Company, most recently as Senior Vice President, Corporate R&D Operations. He has also served in numerous other leadership and individual contributor roles through his 3M career.