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Award from INFORMS Franz Edelman Award and featured in the University of Michigan Tauber Institute for Global Operations
“Winning the Franz Edelman Award demonstrates the scientific excellence and leadership science is bringing to the farmer in the field,” said Joe Byrum, (MBA ‘09) and Syngenta Global Head Soybean R&D. “It’s a level of leadership that has hasn’t been demonstrated in agriculture until now. We’re honored to win the Franz Edelman Award and thank the judges, our coaches – Arnie Greenland of the University of Maryland and John Birge of the University of Chicago – and to all on the INFORMS staff who helped make the event possible. It further demonstrates the impact our Good Growth Plan is having on the world, and we’re proud to share that message with the masses.” – Joseph Byrum
Joseph Byrum is an accomplished executive leader, innovator, and cross-domain strategist with a proven track record of success across multiple industries. With a diverse background spanning biotech, finance, and data science, he has earned over 50 patents that have collectively generated more than $1 billion in revenue. Dr. Byrum’s groundbreaking contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the INFORMS Franz Edelman Prize and the ANA Genius Award. His vision of the “intelligent enterprise” blends his scientific expertise with business acumen to help Fortune 500 companies transform their operations through his signature approach: “Unlearn, Transform, Reinvent.” Dr. Byrum earned a PhD in genetics from Iowa State University and an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
