PHILADELPHIA, July 14, 2016 - FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) has named Andy Hedgecock as Global Regulatory Affairs Director for FMC Agricultural Solutions. He joins the company this month to lead the worldwide regulatory affairs organization and key advocacy programs for the crop protection business.
Hedgecock comes to FMC from DuPont Pioneer where he was Director, Scientific Affairs and developed the DuPont Biotechnology Science Council. While at DuPont, he led engagement with scientific organizations including the National Academy of Sciences and also served as an industry responder for GMO Answers, funded by The Council for Biotechnology Information. Prior to DuPont, Hedgecock worked for Monsanto where he progressed through a series of technical and management positions including Director of U.S. Chemical Regulatory Affairs and Lead for Global Issues Management.
"Andy brings exceptional leadership, scientific and advocacy experience to our Regulatory Affairs organization," said Mark Douglas, President, FMC Agricultural Solutions. "A robust regulatory function is essential in today's highly regulated crop protection business and I believe Andy's strong industry background and experience makes him the ideal regulatory leader for FMC."
Hedgecock has a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a master's in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Central Florida and an Executive MBA from Washington University. He serves on the EMBA Alumni Association Board at the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University and is a member of the American Chemical Society.
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For more than a century, FMC Corporation has served the global agricultural, industrial and consumer markets with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. FMC acquired Cheminova in April 2015. Revenue totaled approximately $3.3 billion in 2015. FMC employs approximately 6,000 people throughout the world and operates its businesses in three segments: FMC Agricultural Solutions, FMC Health and Nutrition and FMC Lithium. For more information, visit www.FMC.com.