Seva Rostovtsev is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company. In this role, he oversees the company's worldwide research and development operations, technology strategy, and innovation pipeline, driving advancements in crop protection, nutrition, and biological solutions to enhance farmer productivity and sustainability. Rostovtsev joined FMC in 2018 as Vice President of Research & Development before ascending to his current position, bringing a wealth of expertise in agricultural chemistry and biotechnology. With more than 25 years in the industry, Rostovtsev's career includes key leadership roles at DuPont Crop Protection and Pioneer Hi-Bred, where he spearheaded the development of next-generation herbicides, insecticides, and seed treatments. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Moscow State University, and is an inventor on over 50 U.S. patents related to novel agrochemical compounds and formulations. His achievements include accelerating the launch of several blockbuster products that have captured significant market share and reduced environmental impact through precision agriculture technologies. Under Rostovtsev's guidance, FMC has expanded its R&D investments, forging strategic partnerships with biotech firms and advancing digital agriculture tools like AI-driven crop monitoring. His visionary leadership positions FMC at the forefront of sustainable innovation, addressing global food security challenges amid climate change.