Monsanto announced Monday Brett Begemann as the company’s new President and Chief Commercial Officer. Hugh Grant will continue serving as Chairman and CEO – focusing on delivering strategic plans and policies for the organization. Begemann has served Monsanto for nearly 30 years – most recently as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Global Business Operations. He is pleased to assume this new responsibility and to focus on the development and delivery of expanded growth opportunities in Monsanto’s global business.