Vanessa Baughman
About Vanessa Baughman
Vanessa Baughman is the Chief Financial Officer of S&W Seed, joining the company in May 2023. She previously held significant finance roles at AgReliant Genetics, LLC and Monsanto Company.
Vanessa Baughman Chief Financial Officer at S&W Seed
Vanessa Baughman joined S&W Seed as the Chief Financial Officer in May 2023. In her role, she oversees the company's financial strategies, operations, and planning. With extensive experience in finance roles across the agriculture industry, Vanessa brings deep expertise and leadership to S&W Seed. She is responsible for steering the company's financial decisions, managing budgets, and ensuring financial stability and growth.
Previous Role at AgReliant Genetics, LLC
Before joining S&W Seed, Vanessa Baughman served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at AgReliant Genetics, LLC. Her tenure at AgReliant Genetics spanned from January 2019 to March 2023. During this time, she was responsible for the financial management of the company, including overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. Her leadership contributed to the financial health and operational success of the organization.
Long-standing Career at Monsanto Company
Vanessa Baughman's career at Monsanto Company spanned nearly two decades from January 2000 to January 2019. She held various finance roles, including US Strategic Account, Distribution Strategy and Licensing Finance Lead, Global Commercial Crop Protection and Seed Applied Solutions Finance Lead, and NALAN Supply Chain Finance Lead. Her roles at Monsanto showcased her versatility and expertise in handling complex financial operations within a global context. Her most recent position at Monsanto was the NALAN Supply Chain Finance Lead from September 2017 to January 2019.
Educational Background of Vanessa Baughman
Vanessa Baughman has a solid educational foundation in finance and management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Holy Cross. Additionally, she earned her MBA from the University of New Orleans. To further enhance her managerial skills, she completed the General Management Program certification at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills essential for her various high-level financial roles.