Katie Konopka
About Katie Konopka
Katie Konopka serves as the Head of Early Concepting, Innovation, and Rapid Prototyping at The Climate Corporation. She has extensive experience in product management and innovation, having held various roles at Bayer and Monsanto Company over the years.
Current Role at The Climate Corporation
Katie Konopka serves as the Head of Early Concepting, Innovation, and Rapid Prototyping at The Climate Corporation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on innovative agricultural solutions. In her role, she is responsible for leading initiatives that transform concepts into viable products, leveraging her extensive background in product management and innovation.
Experience at Bayer
Katie Konopka has a significant history with Bayer, where she has held multiple roles. She worked as a Product Manager for five months in 2018 and then transitioned to Senior Product Manager from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Since 2020, she has been the IT Director of Innovation and Test and Learn, where she focuses on integrating technology into product development processes.
Background at Monsanto Company
Katie Konopka has extensive experience at Monsanto Company, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Business Process Analyst/Product Owner from 2013 to 2016 and later as a Strategic Account Specialist from 2007 to 2013. Currently, she holds the position of Product Manager, a role she has maintained since 2016, focusing on product development and management.
Previous Experience in Security and Quality Assurance
Before her roles in the agricultural sector, Katie Konopka worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Lead Transportation Security Screener from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she worked at TIMET as a Senior Account Manager/Quality Assurance from 2005 to 2007. These positions provided her with a foundation in process management and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Katie Konopka earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Lindenwood University, studying from 2004 to 2006. Her educational background, combined with her professional experience, equips her with strong communication and interpersonal skills, enhancing collaboration and decision-making in her current roles.