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“There is not a job Ive held in my career that was held by a woman before me.”

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Patricia A. Woertz

Patricia A. Woertz is an accomplished businesswoman born on March 17, 1953. She has extensive experience in the global food and agriculture sector, serving as the CEO of one of the world's largest agricultural companies, DuPont. Under her leadership, DuPont achieved significant performance growth. Woertz is highly regarded in the business community and in public affairs, with a career marked by innovation and leadership. more

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