Natalie Di Nicola
About Natalie Di Nicola
Natalie Di Nicola serves as the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Benson Hill, where she focuses on addressing global social and environmental challenges through strategic business solutions. With over a decade of experience in sustainability and agriculture development, she previously held significant roles at Monsanto and The Context Network.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Natalie Di Nicola serves as the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Benson Hill since 2022. In this role, she focuses on addressing global social and environmental challenges through strategic business solutions. Her responsibilities include overseeing corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the company's initiatives align with sustainability goals.
Previous Experience at Monsanto
Prior to her current position, Natalie Di Nicola held multiple roles at Monsanto from 2007 to 2015. She served as Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Sustainable Agriculture Partnerships, where she was instrumental in developing sustainability strategies. Additionally, she worked as Vice President of Development Partnerships and Corporate Engagement for Africa, contributing to the company's efforts in agricultural development on the continent.
Consulting Experience
Natalie Di Nicola was the President of DiNicola, LLC, where she provided strategic consulting services to various clients in the agri-food value chain. This role allowed her to leverage her extensive knowledge in sustainability and agriculture development to assist organizations in navigating complex industry challenges.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Di Nicola earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Biology from St. Mary's College in Winona, MN, from 1985 to 1989. She furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology from 1989 to 1995. Her academic background supports her decade of experience in sustainability and agriculture development, with a focus on public-private partnership development within the agri-food industry.
Experience at The Context Network
From 2015 to 2018, Natalie Di Nicola worked as a Senior Associate at The Context Network. In this position, she utilized her expertise in sustainability processes and reporting, particularly in food and agriculture policy and communications, to support clients in achieving their sustainability objectives.