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New Dupont Advisory Board Member

Chuck Zimmerman

DupontWhen you’re an international company you should have an international advisory board shouldn’t you?

DuPont Announces New Biotechnology Advisory Panel Member

WILMINGTON, Del., July 28 – DuPont today announced the addition of Mr. Chebet Maikut to its external Biotechnology Advisory Panel. Mr. Maikut is the president of the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), one of the largest farmer organizations in Uganda. He joins the ranks of seven other distinguished panel members who bring important and diverse viewpoints to the broad area of biotechnology and its application in agriculture, food and bio-based materials.

“Chebet Maikut’s knowledge of African agriculture will provide valuable insight into biotechnology policy and acceptance from the perspective of a developing country and market,” said DuPont Chairman and CEO Charles O. Holliday, Jr. “He brings a strong voice that represents both African opinions on biotechnology as well as prospective customer segments in this emerging market.”

For more information contact Desiree Fletcher-Hayes for DuPont, +1-515-334-6768.

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